In a fiery BBC interview from Berlin, Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump's administration of a "cover-up" over Jeffrey Epstein-related files. She demanded full disclosure, criticizing the administration for delaying the process and urging them to "get the files out."
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The White House countered Hillary's claims, insisting they have already released more documents than Democrats. Clinton stressed that everyone, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, should testify if called upon by Congress. Andrew, consistently denying any misconduct, is under growing pressure to address his Epstein links.
Recently, the US Department of Justice released millions of files under the new Epstein Files Transparency Act. Despite this move, some lawmakers, like Republican Thomas Massie, claimed the release lacked depth and demanded additional internal memos about Epstein's prosecution decisions.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His connections with high-profile figures have led to intense scrutiny, particularly concerning his ties to Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton.
Andrew settled out of court with Virginia Giuffre in 2022, without admitting any wrongdoing. Tragically, Giuffre died in 2025. As of now, the Clintons are set to testify before Congress. By agreeing to testify, they avoided a contempt vote—an action not seen since 1983 when a former president last testified.
While Bill Clinton had known Epstein years ago, he maintains he was unaware of Epstein’s crimes. Both Clintons, never accused of illegal conduct, are advocating for their hearings to be public. Hillary Clinton emphasized their willingness for transparency, stating, "We have nothing to hide. Sunlight is the best disinfectant."
Hillary suggested that the Clintons are being used to deflect attention from Trump, who appears frequently in the files but refutes any criminal connections. The DOJ has previously dismissed some allegations against Trump as unfounded, suggesting they were politically motivated during the 2020 election.
The White House underscored its commitment to the investigation, highlighting its cooperation with subpoenas and Trump’s recent calls for probing Epstein’s Democratic connections.
Key Takeaways
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of delaying Epstein document release.
The Clintons will testify publicly, stressing the need for transparency.
Trump, denying wrongdoing, labeled some allegations politically timed.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · Source · 16 Feb 2026
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