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 Epstein Documents Handling

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has leveled a “continuing cover-up” charge against the Trump administration, citing its management of millions of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. During a Munich Security Conference interview with the BBC, Clinton criticized the process, stating that the White House was “slow-walking” the release of files and “redacting the names of men who are in it.” She also accused the administration of “stonewalling” congressional inquiries, emphasizing the lack of transparency.

DOJ Defends Its Approach

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche countered Clinton’s claims, asserting that the Department of Justice is “committed to transparency” and “hiding nothing.” The latest set of documents released by the DOJ included several mentions of Bill Clinton, revealing new details about his interactions with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Clinton insisted her and her husband “have nothing to hide,” dismissing any suggestion of wrongdoing related to Epstein’s crimes.

“Everyone should testify who is asked to testify,” Clinton said, reiterating her push for public hearings. She argued that scrutiny on her and Bill Clinton was meant to “divert attention from President Trump,” who is referenced over 1,000 times in the files.

Earlier document releases had shown Bill Clinton with Epstein and in a hot tub with someone identified as a “victim” of his sexual abuse. The Clintons are set to undergo closed-door depositions in the House’s Epstein investigation later this month, following a contentious back-and-forth. Their agreement to the deposition terms came only after the House Oversight Committee prepared to vote for contempt against them for ignoring a subpoena.

Administration Under Fire for Redactions

The Justice Department has faced backlash from Epstein victims and lawmakers over its inconsistent redactions in the documents. Some congressional members, after reviewing unredacted versions, alleged the agency was shielding powerful individuals. As a result, they prompted the release of a revised list of “politically exposed persons” on Saturday, highlighting names of prominent figures.

Clinton referenced Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, accusing her of “refusing to answer questions,” “diverting attention from the core issues,” and “ignoring survivors.” This echoed statements from Bill Clinton’s spokesperson in December, which similarly criticized the DOJ for prioritizing opacity over openness.

Trump, who initially resisted publicizing the files, later encouraged Republicans to approve their release after months of deliberation. In a Monday press briefing on Air Force One, he claimed the Clintons were “getting pulled in” and that he had been “totally exonerated.” The story was updated with additional findings from the latest document releases.