Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump Administration of Epstein Cover-Up/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration of a “continuing cover-up” in its handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. She claimed the Justice Department is slow-walking disclosures and shielding powerful individuals. President Donald Trump rejected the allegations, saying he has been “totally exonerated.”
Hillary Clinton Epstein Cover-Up Accusation Quick Looks
- Clinton says DOJ redactions protect powerful men
- Comments made at Munich Security Conference
- Deputy AG Todd Blanche defends transparency
- Both Clintons to sit for closed-door depositions
- House Oversight probe led by James Comer
- Trump appears over 1,000 times in released files
Deep Look: Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump Administration of ‘Continuing Cover-Up’ in Epstein Files Release
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused the Trump administration of orchestrating what she described as a “continuing cover-up” in the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaking to the BBC at the Munich Security Conference, Clinton alleged that the Justice Department is deliberately slow-walking the disclosure of millions of pages of files tied to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
“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 said.
DOJ Pushes Back
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has repeatedly defended the Department of Justice’s handling of the files, insisting the agency is “committed to transparency” and “is hiding nothing.”
The DOJ recently released another batch of Epstein-related materials, including references to former President Bill Clinton. The documents shed new light on past communications between Clinton’s staff and Epstein, though they do not allege criminal conduct by the former president.
Bill Clinton has consistently denied wrongdoing. Previous releases included photographs of him with Epstein and references to social interactions, including one described by a DOJ official as involving a victim of Epstein’s abuse.
Hillary Clinton said she and her husband “have nothing to hide.”
Depositions in House Probe
Both Clintons are scheduled to appear for closed-door depositions as part of a House Oversight Committee investigation into the Epstein files. They agreed to testify under conditions set by Chairman James Comer after the House prepared to move forward with contempt proceedings for defying a subpoena.
Clinton expressed willingness to participate in public hearings as well, saying she wants fairness in how the matter is handled.
“I just want everyone to be treated the same way,” she said, suggesting that scrutiny directed at her family is being used to divert attention from Trump.
Trump Fires Back
President Donald Trump, who is mentioned more than 1,000 times across the released documents, dismissed Clinton’s accusations.
“I’ve been totally exonerated,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. He accused Clinton of having “Trump derangement syndrome” and suggested the renewed scrutiny was more problematic for her than for him.
Trump had initially resisted releasing some of the files but later encouraged Republicans to support making them public.
Questions Over Redactions
Clinton also cited testimony by Attorney General Pam Bondi as evidence the administration may be withholding information. She accused Bondi of refusing to directly answer questions and avoiding engagement with survivors.
The DOJ has faced criticism from some Epstein victims and members of Congress over inconsistent redactions in the released material. Several lawmakers who reviewed unredacted versions of the documents have claimed the department may be shielding politically connected individuals.
In response to mounting pressure, the DOJ sent Congress a list of “politically exposed persons” named in the documents over the weekend.
Political and Legal Fallout
The dispute over the Epstein files has become another flashpoint in the already fraught political relationship between the Clintons and Trump. Both sides accuse the other of using the issue for political advantage.
For Clinton, the matter is about transparency and equal treatment. For Trump and his allies, it’s about rejecting what they view as politically motivated attacks.
As depositions approach and additional documents are expected, the controversy surrounding the Epstein files shows little sign of fading — and may continue to ripple through Washington in the months ahead.
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