Clintons Deposed

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Written By Thann Bennett

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, were both deposed this week by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in conjunction with the ongoing investigation into the predatory actions of Jeffrey Epstein. The former Secretary of State testified to never having met Epstein, while the former President acknowledged an “acquaintance” with Epstein but denied any wrongdoing.

Analysis and eternal perspective: If it wasn’t clear before the recent release of additional evidence, it certainly is now: The nefarious and despicable actions carried out by Epstein and his associates implicated a very large number of powerful people all around the world. Some (i.e., the former Prince Andrew, who has been arrested on charges related to Epstein) are facing legal charges, while others (like former President Clinton) are for now facing reputational harm because of associating with Epstein.

As with many things, this has become a political story for many. For Jesus followers, the commands of Isaiah 1:17 (“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.”) should be applied regardless of political party or societal standing. Those who were complicit in these evil acts should be held to account, full stop.

One of the very dangerous byproducts of viewing everything through the lens of political advantage is that it very seriously hamstrings a free republic’s ability to defend the oppressed through justice and accountability. Let’s together as followers of Jesus affirm—and continually reaffirm—our commitment to pursuing justice for the oppressed, regardless of who gets the political upper hand as a result.

Thann Bennett

Thann Bennett is the Founder and President of Every Good Work, which exists to equip Jesus followers for a life of impact. His weekly newsletter, The Equipped, helps Jesus followers engage current events through a lens of the True and the beautiful. Thann and his wife, Brooke, are co-Founders of A Fearless Life, which works to find and fund a family for every adoption-eligible foster child in America. Thann has more than two decades of high-level public policy experience, with a particular focus on the U.S. Congress and the United Nations. He is the author of In Search of the King and My Fame His Fame. Thann and Brooke live in southern Maryland with their three children: Jude, Gambrell, and Hope, as well as a host of farm animals. The Bennetts are longtime members of the National Community Church family in Washington, D.C.

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