BERLIN — In a move that has reignited the most volatile political firestorm in Washington, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused the Trump administration of orchestrating a “cover-up” regarding the unredacted release of the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files.
Speaking Monday from the World Forum in Berlin, Clinton delivered her most direct strike yet against the Department of Justice (DOJ), claiming federal officials are deliberately stalling the disclosure of millions of pages to protect the President’s inner circle.
“Get the files out. They are slow-walking it,” Clinton told the BBC in an interview that sent ripples across the Atlantic. “They are doing everything they can to prevent the American people from seeing the full picture while using my husband and me as a ‘shiny object’ to distract from the truth.”
The ‘Slow-Walk’ Allegation
The accusations center on the implementation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law in late 2025. While the DOJ released a massive cache of over 3 million documents last month, critics—including Clinton and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie—argue the release remains fundamentally incomplete.
- The Missing Millions: Advocates claim nearly half of the estimated 6 million pages of investigative material remain hidden, specifically internal memos and prosecutorial notes.
- Aggressive Redactions: Recent batches have been heavily blacked out, with the DOJ citing “ongoing investigations” and “victim privacy” as justifications.
- The ‘Shield’ Theory: Clinton alleged that the administration is selective in its transparency, releasing photos involving Democrats while suppressing reports that may mention current cabinet members.
‘Nothing to Hide’
The timing of Clinton’s remarks is critical. Both she and former President Bill Clinton have finally agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee after months of legal sparring.
After being threatened with contempt of Congress, the couple is now leaning into the confrontation, demanding their testimony be held in public rather than behind closed doors.
“We will show up, but we think it would be better to have it in public,” Clinton said. “I just want it to be fair. I want everybody treated the same way. We have nothing to hide. We think sunlight is the best disinfectant.”
The White House Counter-Punch
The Trump administration was quick to dismiss the allegations as a diversionary tactic. Speaking from Air Force One, President Trump told reporters he has been “totally exonerated” by the files already released.
“I had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein,” the President said. “They went in hoping they’d find something, and they found just the opposite. Now the Clintons are the ones getting pulled in, and that’s their problem.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi reinforced this stance, stating that the DOJ has “no more files to release” and that any withheld material is necessary to protect active criminal leads and sensitive victim data.
A Date with Congress
The standoff is set to culminate later this month. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to give her deposition on February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on February 27.
As the deadline approaches, the “Epstein Row” has fractured even traditional partisan lines, with a growing chorus of lawmakers from both parties demanding a truly unredacted accounting of the late financier’s connections to the global elite.