Clinton Breaks Silence On UFO Files & Pizzagate In Six-Hour Epstein Deposition

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, 2026, for a six-hour deposition as part of Congress’s ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, his 2019 death, and his connections to powerful figures. But portions of the questioning veered into unexpected territory, including UFOs and internet conspiracy theories.

Rep. Eric Burlison of Missouri raised the topic of unidentified aerial phenomena, referencing Clinton’s 2016 campaign promises to pursue greater transparency around UFOs, including her pledge to look into Area 51. Burlison also pointed to longtime advocacy by Clinton’s former campaign chairman John Podesta, who has pushed for government UFO disclosure for more than a decade, dating back to the Clinton White House.

Asked about the possibility of newly declassified files, Clinton reiterated that she supports releasing information when possible. “I am pleased,” she said. “I think whatever can be disclosed should be disclosed. They have to be carefully scrutinized so that no national security information is disclosed, but this is an issue of real importance to so many people.”

Lawmakers also referenced more fringe claims during the session. According to Clinton, questions included the so-called “Gilgamesh theory,” a conspiracy alleging the U.S. government is hiding the tomb of an ancient Mesopotamian king because it contains alien evidence.

Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado raised the debunked “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory during the deposition. Boebert also leaked a photo of Clinton taken mid-session, a move that reportedly violated committee rules governing depositions.

After the hearing, Clinton told reporters the questioning had taken an unusual turn. “It got quite unusual,” she said, noting that she had been asked about UFOs as well as “a series of questions about Pizzagate — one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories.”

Clinton later suggested the committee could have used its time more effectively, saying lawmakers “could have used its time more productively.”