Clinton should be ashamed of himself.
A representative for former President Bill Clinton is responding after a fresh release of federal records connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, accusing President Donald Trump of unfairly drawing attention to Clinton’s past associations.
The newly disclosed Epstein records—consisting of thousands of pages of documents and photographs released by the U.S. Department of Justice—have once again raised questions about Epstein’s connections to powerful political and cultural figures.
Clinton Appears Repeatedly in Released Images
Among the materials made public are multiple undated and heavily redacted photographs showing Clinton in social settings linked to Epstein. Several images depict Clinton near a swimming pool with Epstein and longtime Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, alongside at least one individual whose identity has been obscured by redaction.
In total, more than a dozen photographs in the release include Clinton. Other images show him appearing with well-known entertainers, including Michael Jackson and Diana Ross, underscoring the broad social network Epstein maintained for years.
Federal officials noted that the images do not include dates, locations, or explanatory context and do not directly allege criminal wrongdoing by Clinton or others pictured.
Why the Files Were Released
The Justice Department released the records on Friday following passage of bipartisan legislation requiring greater transparency in the Epstein investigation. The law mandated public disclosure of previously sealed materials, though officials emphasized that significant redactions were made to protect victims’ identities and privacy.
Despite those cautions, Clinton’s frequent appearance in the images quickly became a focal point for public discussion and media coverage.
Clinton Camp Pushes Back
Clinton’s former chief of staff, Angel Ureña, issued a statement seeking to distance the former president from Epstein and criticized conservatives for what he described as political scapegoating.
Ureña maintained that Clinton severed ties with Epstein before his criminal conduct was publicly exposed and dismissed comparisons promoted by Trump supporters as inaccurate. He also cited remarks from Trump’s current chief of staff indicating there is no proof Clinton repeatedly traveled to Epstein’s private island.
“People want answers, not distractions,” Ureña said, adding that releasing decades-old photographs does not establish wrongdoing.
DOJ Acknowledges Limits of the Release
The Justice Department stated that its review found no basis for new investigations involving uncharged public figures at this time. Officials reiterated that the release was limited in scope and that many records remain partially redacted due to ongoing legal and privacy concerns.
Even so, critics across the political spectrum say the disclosure feels incomplete.
Trump Featured Far Less Prominently
In contrast to Clinton, President Trump appears in only a small number of images within the released materials. Trump has publicly called for broader transparency and additional investigations into Epstein’s network, particularly those involving longtime Democratic power figures.
Several lawmakers criticized the Justice Department for what they described as excessive redactions and warned that additional files may still be withheld from the public.
White House Defends Transparency
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said the Trump administration has taken unprecedented steps to release Epstein-related records and cooperate with congressional oversight.
She argued that no previous administration had done more to expose Epstein’s network or address long-standing concerns from victims and the public. Jackson described the Trump administration as “the most transparent in history” on the issue.
In a recent interview, Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles commented on the issue, saying there is no evidence that Clinton made multiple visits to Epstein’s private island. She also noted that while Trump’s name appears in the records, there is nothing to suggest any wrongdoing.
Pressure Builds for More Disclosure
As public scrutiny intensifies, lawmakers and victim advocates continue to demand a more complete and less redacted release of Epstein-related records. Whether additional disclosures will follow remains unclear, but calls for full accountability show no signs of fading.