HILLARY CLINTON CLAIMS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS ‘SLOW‑WALKING’ EPSTEIN FILES RELEASE

HILLARY CLINTON CLAIMS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS ‘SLOW‑WALKING’ EPSTEIN FILES RELEASE
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has publicly accused the Trump administration of delaying the full release of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein saying officials are engaged in a “cover‑up” by slow‑walking disclosure and withholding key materials from the public.
Speaking during a interview in Berlin at the World Forum, Clinton said the government is “slow‑walking” the publication of files that Congress mandated to be released and urged authorities to “get the files out” without further delay.
She framed the issue as a matter of transparency and accountability, saying full public access is needed to understand the scope of Epstein’s network and any connections revealed in the files. Clinton also addressed whether Prince Andrew should testify before the US Congress, saying “anyone asked to testify should do so” and emphasizing that being mentioned in the files does not prove wrongdoing. The release of the Epstein files stems from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan 2025 law requiring the Department of Justice to publicly disclose all relevant unclassified documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. While the DOJ says it has released millions of documents and complied with its legal obligations, some lawmakers and critics argue that key internal memos, decision‑making emails, and additional materials remain undisclosed or heavily redacted, limiting public understanding. The White House has rejected Clinton’s allegation of a cover‑up, saying that the administration has released thousands of pages of files and worked with Congress, adding that it has “done more for the victims than Democrats ever have. President Donald Trump also defended his record, stating he has “nothing to hide” and that he severed ties with Epstein decades ago, claiming to be “totally exonerated” by the disclosures. Some lawmakers, including Republican Representative Thomas Massie, have called for the release of internal memos that detail past decisions on prosecutorial actions and charging decisions, asserting their public disclosure is necessary for transparency. The Epstein files saga continues to be a flashpoint in US politics, spanning issues of government accountability, the influence of political figures, and the public’s right to information regarding high‑profile criminal cases.
Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, are scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee later this month, after a planned contempt vote was shelved. Both maintain their past interactions with Epstein were known and unrelated to his crimes. Critics say that delayed or redacted disclosures risk undermining public confidence and hinder efforts by survivors, lawmakers and the press to fully examine the scope of Epstein’s activities and any associated institutional failures.
This dispute highlights ongoing tensions over transparency, executive accountability, and how the justice system handles politically sensitive information with Clinton’s accusations adding to pressure on the administration and fueling public debate about the completeness and openness of the Epstein file releases.