Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a ‘cover-up’ over its handling of Epstein documents
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a ‘cover-up’ over its handling of Epstein documents
During a recent appearance at the Munich Security Conference, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton alleged that the Trump administration is engaged in a “continuing cover-up” regarding the disclosure of millions of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. She criticized the Department of Justice for deliberately slowing down the release of documents and for redacting names of individuals connected to the case, including those involved in congressional inquiries.
“They are slow-walking it, they are redacting the names of men who are in it, they are stonewalling legitimate requests from members of Congress,” Clinton told the BBC.
The latest batch of documents made public by the DOJ included several mentions of Bill Clinton, shedding new light on the interactions between the former president’s team and Epstein, as well as his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Clinton asserted that she and her husband “have nothing to hide,” emphasizing their willingness to share information despite the scrutiny.
Previous releases had already featured images of Bill Clinton with Epstein and in a hot tub with a person identified as a “victim” of Epstein’s sexual abuse. The Clintons are scheduled to participate in closed-door depositions as part of the House’s investigation into Epstein’s activities. Their agreement to the conditions set by the House Oversight Committee came only after the chamber prepared to vote for contempt against them for ignoring a subpoena.
Clinton noted that the administration’s approach has been used to shift focus away from Trump, who is referenced over 1,000 times in the documents. Trump, in a recent address on Air Force One, claimed he had been “totally exonerated” and suggested the Clintons were facing challenges independently.
She cited Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee as evidence of the administration’s alleged secrecy. “(Bondi) refused to answer questions, she diverted attention away from the matters at hand, she refused to look at survivors,” Clinton said.
Earlier this week, the DOJ released a list of hundreds of prominent figures named in the Epstein files to Congress, following pressure from lawmakers who viewed unredacted versions. These lawmakers argued that the department had been protecting powerful individuals, prompting them to further unredact names and share the list with the chamber.
Epstein victims and congressional members have repeatedly criticized the DOJ for inconsistent redactions, which they claim obscure key details. The ongoing debate highlights concerns about transparency in the handling of the case, with some accusing the administration of prioritizing political narratives over factual clarity.
