Release the Files: Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump of Cover-Up in Epstein Case
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a “cover-up” concerning the files of the late businessman Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexual offenses.
Clinton, who is scheduled to testify later this week before a congressional committee in connection with the case, said: “Release the files… They are delaying it.”
Last month, the Department of Justice released more than three million documents, photographs, and videos related to its investigation into the American financier, who was convicted of trafficking minors and died by suicide in his cell in 2019.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton’s husband, appears repeatedly in the files, but there is no evidence implicating him or his wife in any criminal activity.
The couple has been ordered to testify in two closed-door sessions before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Epstein’s ties to influential figures.
In an interview with the BBC, Hillary Clinton confirmed that she and her husband would appear before the committee, adding: “However, we believe it would be better for this to be public.”
She continued: “I simply want it to be fair and for everyone to be treated equally.”
The former secretary of state stated that she and her husband “have nothing to hide… We have repeatedly called for the full release of these files.”
The Department of Justice has said it has no additional documents to release in the case, despite criticism from lawmakers who argue that the department has not published government memoranda and emails related to Epstein.
Clinton contended that the Republicans who will question her are attempting to divert attention from Trump, whose name also appears multiple times in the files.
“Look at this shiny object… We are going to hold the Clintons accountable, even Hillary Clinton, who never met the man,” she said.
Trump denies any wrongdoing and maintains that the mere mention of his name in the files does not constitute evidence of misconduct.
Former President Bill Clinton acknowledged flying on Epstein’s plane in the early 2000s for humanitarian purposes related to his foundation, but denied visiting Epstein’s private island.
Hillary Clinton, who ran against Trump in the 2016 presidential election, has stated that she never had direct contact with Epstein and never visited his island.
However, she said in the interview that she met “on a few occasions” Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Epstein who was convicted of conspiring to sexually abuse minors.
Responding to Clinton’s claim that her testimony before Congress was intended to deflect attention, Trump denied the allegation and told reporters Monday evening that he had been “completely exonerated.”
Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify before Congress on February 26, with her husband appearing the following day.
