Clinton Team Says White House Using Epstein File Release as Political Distraction

Former President Bill Clinton’s spokesman says the Trump White House is using newly released Jeffrey Epstein files as a distraction. The files were published by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday. The release included old photos of Clinton but few references to Donald Trump. The timing raised sharp questions from Clinton’s team.

According to the Associated Press, the DOJ release included several heavily redacted documents. Clinton’s spokesman Angel Ureña said the White House aimed to shift public attention away from itself. He said the images were old, incomplete, and shared for political reasons.

Clinton Photos in Epstein Files Prompt Strong Pushback

The new batch of documents included pool and hot‑tub photos of Clinton. The images were undated and lacked context. According to AP, Clinton has never been accused of wrongdoing by Epstein survivors. He has denied knowledge of Epstein’s later crimes.

Ureña said the release looked like a planned distraction. He said the White House had held the files for months. He argued the Friday release was not about Clinton but about shielding Trump’s team from scrutiny. He said the public deserved answers, not blame shifting.

Reuters and AP both reported that Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, recently said there was no evidence that Clinton visited Epstein’s island. She said the files she reviewed showed nothing damaging about Clinton. She also said Trump had made claims that were not supported by the documents.

The DOJ said more documents will be released soon. Many members of Congress say the process is not complete. They want more transparency.

Lawmakers Say Epstein File Release Falls Short

Lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about the document dump. According to information reported by AP, Representative Ro Khanna said the release did not follow the requirements of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. He said many pages were still fully blacked out. He said survivors and their lawyers were waiting for the missing details.

Khanna and Republican co-author Thomas Massie said they may push for further action. They want the DOJ to follow the law and provide more complete disclosure. They said the public needs the full truth. They argue incomplete releases weaken trust.

The DOJ said the process will continue in stages. More batches are expected in the coming weeks. The release has sparked new debate about political pressure, accountability, and how much information the public will see.

The dispute over the Epstein files is growing, and the spotlight now falls on the main keyword: Clinton. The next release may decide how much more pressure the White House will face.

A quick knowledge drop for you-

Q1: Why is Clinton in the Epstein files?

Clinton appeared in some old photos found in the documents. According to AP, he was photographed with Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s. He has never been accused of wrongdoing by survivors.

Q2: Did the White House comment on the release?

Trump officials said the documents showed nothing harmful about Clinton. They also said some past claims made by Trump were not supported by the files.

Q3: Why do lawmakers say the release was incomplete?

They said many pages were fully redacted. They want the DOJ to follow the transparency law and give the public a full record.

Q4: Will more Epstein documents be released?

The DOJ said more batches will come. Lawmakers want those releases to include fewer redactions.

Q5: Has Clinton denied wrongdoing?

Yes. His team says he knew nothing about Epstein’s later crimes. AP has confirmed he has not been accused by survivors.