Former Obama counsel ‘not completely truthful’ in Epstein testimony, Democrats say

Lawmakers dubious of answers from Kathryn Ruemmler, whose name appeared thousands of times in released files

Democrats said Kathryn Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under Barack Obama, was not completely truthful" with lawmakers during her Wednesday testimony before the House committee on oversight and reform about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Ruemmler, who testified as part of the panel's investigation into the convicted sex offender, said in her opening remarks that Epstein used" her to legitimize his standing" and that it was a mistake to deal with" him. She insisted she never witnessed criminal activity.