Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has publicly accused the Trump administration of orchestrating a deliberate “cover-up” regarding the handling of documents connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During an interview at the World Forum in Berlin, Clinton demanded full transparency, stating authorities were “slow-walking” the release of critical files.
The Justice Department recently disclosed millions of Epstein-related documents following the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation passed by Congress mandating transparency in investigations concerning Epstein. While the DoJ claims compliance with all legal requirements, lawmakers including Republican Representative Thomas Massie argue the disclosure remains insufficient and have called for additional internal memoranda outlining past charging decisions.
Simultaneously, mounting political pressure surrounds testimonies from high-profile figures connected to Epstein. Prince Andrew faces renewed calls from U.S. officials and the family of his accuser, the late Virginia Giuffre, to appear before the Oversight Committee. Both Bill and Hillary Clinton are scheduled to testify before Congress later this month, marking the first instance of a former president appearing before a congressional panel since Gerald Ford in 1983.
Hillary Clinton emphasized that “everyone should testify who is asked to testify,” while advocating for public hearings rather than closed-door depositions. She characterized the scrutiny directed at her and her husband as a political diversion tactic, stating they were being used as a “shiny object” to shift attention from former President Trump.
The White House countered Clinton’s allegations, asserting that the Trump administration had “done more for the victims than Democrats ever have” by releasing documents and cooperating with congressional subpoenas. President Trump, frequently mentioned in the Epstein files, has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintains he severed ties with Epstein decades ago.
Epstein died in federal custody in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Prince Andrew settled a civil lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022 without admitting liability, while the Clintons deny any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities during their acquaintance with him.