In a remarkable turn of events, conservative commentator Megyn Kelly has expressed her support for Hillary Clinton following the former first lady's decision to abruptly halt her closed-door Jeffrey Epstein deposition proceedings. The interruption occurred after a photograph from the private hearing was leaked to media outlets, prompting Clinton's dramatic exit.
Unlikely Agreement on Protocol Violation
During Tuesday's episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the host made her surprising declaration clear. "All right, so write it down in the calendar. What's today? March 3rd. I'm in agreement with Hillary Clinton," Kelly proclaimed after detailing the unusual sequence of events that unfolded during the deposition.
The controversy centered around Colorado Republican Representative Lauren Boebert, who captured a single photograph of Clinton testifying before the House Oversight Committee. Boebert then transmitted this image to conservative podcaster Benny Johnson, who promptly shared it across his social media platforms while the deposition was still ongoing.
Kelly's Frank Assessment of the Situation
Despite being a longtime critic of Clinton's politics, Kelly offered a candid assessment of the situation. "Well, the depo was going to be made public. It was understood and agreed that it was going to be made public - the videotape of it. So it doesn't make it really like a capital offense, what she did," Kelly began her analysis.
She continued with surprising frankness: "But I'm not going to lie, it was a classless thing to do. Follow the rules of the depo. All right? Like, you may hate Hillary Clinton, but she's the former Secretary of State. She did show up. She's answering the questions. Like just go along with the protocol."
Kelly emphasized the importance of procedural integrity, stating: "And it's not up to you to upend the whole situation by taking a snapshot and leaking it."
Protocol Violation and Its Consequences
The journalist clarified her position regarding the different parties involved, noting that while she believed Johnson "did nothing wrong," she took issue with Boebert's actions. "But I don't think Lauren Boebert should have done that," Kelly asserted. "And when Hillary found out about it, because it hit social media seconds thereafter, and that they had violated the agreement between Hillary's team and the House Oversight Committee, she wasn't happy."
Regarding Clinton's decision to storm out of the private hearing, Kelly offered her unexpected endorsement: "I'm going to shock you, but she was right. Like, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm on her side."
Professional Perspective on Deposition Protocols
Drawing from her extensive experience with legal proceedings, Kelly explained: "Like, these things are always negotiated. I've taken countless depositions, and they're always negotiated. The terms of what's going to be available, what's going to be publicly available, what's on the record, what's not, but all the stuff."
She elaborated on the formal nature of such agreements: "And it's the subject of countless phone calls and letter writing with the lawyers before the event, and everyone there is expected to live up to the terms. And we were always going to see Hillary on tape offering her testimonial."
Kelly concluded her assessment with strong criticism of Boebert's actions: "So there was no reason for it. Okay? There was no reason for it. And I think Lauren Boebert jeopardized the day's proceedings with a stupid thing that was kind of pointless."
Broader Context of Epstein Investigations
The remarks gained particular significance given Kelly's history of criticizing Clinton and her political positions. This development occurred just days after Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, faced his own questioning before House Republicans and Democrats on Friday.
Both Clintons have denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities, and neither has faced criminal charges related to the financier's sex trafficking network. During the same broadcast episode, Kelly characterized former President Clinton's deposition as "Brutal. Just brutal," adding, "I was so uncomfortable watching the whole thing."
Contentious Exchange During Bill Clinton's Testimony
The former president's testimony featured a particularly tense exchange with Representative Nancy Mace. When Clinton asserted he had and has no "interest in underage" women, Mace responded: "I didn't say underage, I said young." After Clinton countered with "But it's still not true," the congresswoman pressed further: "Is an intern young?" Clinton eventually admitted: "Yes."
This line of questioning carried historical weight, as President Clinton was famously impeached by the House for lying under oath about his sexual relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky during his presidency.
Additional Revelations and Broader Implications
Kelly presented additional evidence during her broadcast, including a 1999 photograph showing former President Clinton. "He is looking down the chest of my friend Meg Florence. And that's my other friend in the foreground, Abby Ripman," Kelly explained. "So, Meg and Abby might dispute your statement that you don't like them young. I saw it myself."
The Epstein investigations continue to expand their scope, with Republicans named in the so-called Epstein files now facing increased scrutiny. Former Trump cabinet member Howard Lutnick agreed to be deposed last Tuesday, though like others involved, he has not been charged with any crimes.
Meanwhile, international tensions remain high as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran entered their fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, with military analysts anticipating several more weeks of conflict. The ongoing hostilities have resulted in the deaths of six American soldiers.
