Hillary Clinton Criticizes the Cover-Up of Jeffrey Epstein’s Files
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of being behind what she described as a “cover-up” regarding the files of American businessman Jeffrey Epstein, in an interview with the BBC published on Monday.
Clinton, who is expected to testify before a congressional committee this month, stated during her participation in a forum in Berlin that authorities need to “release the files,” asserting that there is a delay in fully disclosing them.
Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice released over three million documents, images, and videos related to its investigation into Epstein, who was convicted of trafficking minors and was found dead in his cell in 2019, a death ruled a suicide.
Closed Hearings
Several prominent individuals, including former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton’s husband, appear in the documents released; however, there is no evidence linking either of them to any criminal activities.
The couple has been ordered to appear before the House Oversight Committee to give testimony in closed sessions as part of a parliamentary investigation into Epstein’s connections with prominent political and economic figures.
Clinton expressed her preference for public sessions, emphasizing that the goal is to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone. She stressed that she and her husband “have nothing to hide” and that they have repeatedly called for the full release of the files.
Mutual Responses
In contrast, the Department of Justice denied having additional documents available for release, despite criticism from lawmakers who believe the department has not disclosed certain memos or relevant government emails related to the case.
Clinton argued that Republicans are attempting to divert attention from Trump by subpoenaing her, noting that he is also mentioned multiple times in the documents without any evidence of wrongdoing.
Trump has denied the accusations, asserting to reporters on Monday evening that he has been “completely exonerated.”
Bill Clinton had previously acknowledged traveling on Epstein’s plane in the early 2000s for humanitarian purposes related to his foundation while denying visiting Epstein’s private island. Hillary Clinton confirmed she had no direct communication with Epstein and did not visit his island, but she met Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted on charges related to conspiring to sexually assault minors, on “a few occasions.”
Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify before Congress on February 26, with Bill Clinton set to appear the following day.
