Hillary Clinton Accuses Administration of Epstein Files 'Cover-Up', Demands Full Release

Hillary Clinton pressed the US government to release all remaining files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing the current administration of a deliberate slowdown and calling for full public scrutiny ahead of her scheduled congressional testimony later this month.

Clinton calls for transparency and public hearings

Speaking in Berlin while attending an international forum, the former secretary of state said the public should be allowed to see the documents in full. "Get the files out. They are slow-walking it, " she said, urging that the material be made available so anyone named can be held accountable if appropriate. She reiterated that she and her husband would appear before the House committee but said the testimony should be public rather than conducted behind closed doors.

"We will show up but we think it would be better to have it in public, " she said, adding that sunlight is "the best disinfectant. " The couple agreed to testify after an initial standoff over subpoenas, with the former first lady scheduled to appear on 26 February 2026 (ET) and the former president following on 27 February 2026 (ET). A planned contempt vote was shelved after that agreement.

Files released but questions remain over withheld pages

The Justice Department released millions of pages of material earlier this month that relate to the late convicted sex offender. Officials have said a substantial portion of potentially sensitive material was withheld; the deputy attorney general noted roughly three million pages were not released because they contained personal medical files, graphic depictions of abuse, or material that could jeopardize ongoing investigations.

Clinton dismissed efforts to use her and her husband as distractions from other aspects of the probe. "Look at this shiny object. We're going to have the Clintons... " she said, arguing that naming high-profile figures diverts attention from how the files are being handled. She emphasized a broader call for accountability and transparency so victims and the public can know what the records show and whether further action is warranted.

Political fallout intensifies as president declares himself exonerated

The debate over the records has added fuel to partisan tensions. The president has publicly declared that the files "totally exonerated" him and said he has "nothing to hide, " insisting that investigators found no connection between him and Epstein. He also suggested the files had implicated numerous political figures, arguing they had "pulled in" members of the opposing party.

Republican committee leaders have accused Democrats of delay and insisted the congressional probe is pressing forward. The committee lacks the power to compel some potential witnesses, including members of foreign royalty who appear in the files, but it has leveraged public pressure to secure cooperation from prominent American figures. The committee's approach and the timing of document releases have become focal points for critics who say transparency has not been sufficient.

Clinton pushed back on claims of evasion. "I just want it to be fair, " she said, arguing that everyone asked to testify should do so and that she and her husband had no intention of hiding material. She reiterated calls for the fullest possible release of records so the public can see the scope of the files and determine whether additional accountability is needed.

With the congressional appearances scheduled for the final week of February 2026 (ET), attention is likely to intensify on both the contents of the files and how federal authorities manage the remaining withheld material. Advocates for victims have described the files as potentially revelatory, while officials emphasize the need to protect sensitive information and ongoing investigative integrity.