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Clinton Accused of Lying About Benghazi Subpoena by Committee Chair

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Hillary Clinton has faced criticism after claiming in a CNN interview that she never received a subpoena from the House Select Committee on Benghazi, despite evidence suggesting the committee issued several subpoenas, including one for Clinton personally. The incident has sparked a heated exchange between Clinton and the committee's chair, Trey Gowdy, who accused the former secretary of state of making an "inaccurate claim." Gowdy posted a copy of the subpoena on the committee's website, highlighting the contradiction between Clinton's statement and the facts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hillary Clinton claimed in a CNN interview that she never received a subpoena from the House Select Committee on Benghazi, contradicting evidence suggesting the committee issued several subpoenas, including one for Clinton personally.
  • Committee chair Trey Gowdy accused Clinton of making an "inaccurate claim" and posted a copy of the subpoena on the committee's website.
  • The committee had issued several subpoenas, including one for Clinton personally, after learning the full extent of her unusual email arrangement with herself.
  • The Clinton campaign has not responded to questions about how Clinton's statement squared with Gowdy's accusation.
  • The committee's remit has expanded to probe the controversy around Clinton's use of a personal email address while serving as secretary of state.
  • Clinton insisted that the issue was "being blown up with no basis in law or in fact" and that she went "above and beyond" her legal obligations in cooperating with the committee.

Statistics:

  • The House Select Committee on Benghazi has issued several subpoenas, including one for Hillary Clinton personally.
  • The committee's remit has expanded to probe the controversy around Clinton's use of a personal email address while serving as secretary of state.
  • Clinton's email arrangement with herself was unusual, with the State Department not maintaining custody of her records.
  • The State Department received 60,000 emails requesting Clinton's records.
  • Clinton claimed that she exceeded her legal obligations by providing 55,000 emails to the State Department.
  • The Benghazi attack occurred on September 11, 2012.

Sources:

  • "Hillary Clinton defends her trustworthiness in CNN interview" (CNN)
  • Statement from Trey Gowdy, chair of the House Select Committee on Benghazi
  • Benghazi committee's website

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