Hillary Clinton Denies Epstein Links, Accuses Trump Administration of Cover-Up

Published February 17, 2026 21:47

Tim James

Tim James

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has rejected claims that she and former President Bill Clinton are tied to files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while accusing the Trump administration of orchestrating a cover-up.

Speaking publicly amid renewed scrutiny over the Epstein documents, Clinton said neither she nor her husband had any links to Epstein’s crimes and insisted they had been transparent about their knowledge of the case.

She also alleged that the administration was withholding or slowing the release of Epstein-related files, calling for full transparency and the publication of unredacted documents.

The comments come as both Clintons prepare to testify before Congress as part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein’s connections to prominent figures. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has denied any wrongdoing and rejected Clinton’s accusations.

The controversy has intensified political tensions in Washington as lawmakers continue to demand greater transparency over the handling and release of the Epstein files.

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