Chicago – February 17, 2026
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s handling of newly released files tied to financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging a “cover‑up” and lack of transparency. Clinton made the comments in a BBC interview on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, asserting that the administration has been “slow‑walking” disclosures, overly redacting documents and withholding key information from lawmakers and the public.
The Justice Department has released millions of pages of so‑called “Epstein files” under a 2025 transparency law, but critics — including Clinton and some congressional members — argue that extensive redactions have obscured names and details that should be public.
Clinton urged that all material be made fully available and called for public hearings so that the investigation proceeds with accountability and fairness. She stressed that she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, have nothing to hide and are prepared to testify before the House Oversight Committee later this month.
President Donald Trump has rejected the allegations, stating he has been “exonerated” and denied any improper ties to Epstein, while the Justice Department maintains that its document releases satisfy legal requirements. The unfolding dispute highlights deep partisan divisions over the scope and transparency of the Epstein investigation
