Hillary Clinton says the Trump team hid Epstein documents during the investigation
TOI GLOBAL DESK | TOI GLOBAL | Feb 18, 2026, 00:34 IST
Ahead of everything, Hillary Clinton points fingers at hidden actions inside the Trump team about Epstein files. Officials, on the other hand, push back, saying they did nothing wrong. What happened behind closed doors remains unclear. Still, they insist records were made available openly. Questions linger despite their statements.
Once again, Hillary Clinton, ex-Secretary of State, pointed fingers at Donald Trump’s government, claiming it hides evidence linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s files; this was during a BBC talk aired Tuesday. With fresh papers now public, lawmakers dig deeper, setting up meetings with those who might know more. Not far off, scrutiny grows. Behind closed doors, questions pile up. From one angle, silence speaks loudly. Still, details emerge slowly.
Officials moved at a slow pace when releasing information, removing personal details, while also pushing back against demands from Congress members; Clinton pointed out these patterns may point toward partial openness. Still, the Justice Department did not accept her interpretation. According to public remarks, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted there exists full dedication to clear disclosure, with no effort being made to conceal anything.
Now included in the recent release from the Department of Justice are files mentioning ex-President Bill Clinton alongside messages tied to Epstein and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Despite persistent claims, Bill Clinton maintains he acted properly regarding any connection to Epstein, a man who passed away in prison during 2019 before facing court over human trafficking accusations. Testimony readiness was confirmed by Hillary Clinton, stating both she and her spouse hold no concealed matters. Public appearance before inquiry bodies remains an option they do not oppose.
Later this month, under agreed terms, both Clintons will appear privately before the House Oversight Committee. Finalised arrangements followed talks on meeting subpoena requirements. When prior invitations went unanswered, committee heads weighed legal consequences. The discussions moved forward only after clarity emerged on procedure. Speaking with the BBC, Clinton stated their awareness of Epstein's actions remained minimal. Conditions were met, he noted, once details were settled between parties.
Amid growing attention to how the administration handles documents, questions have arisen. Following reviews of full, unedited copies, several congressional figures noted that prominent identities did not appear at first. Subsequently, officials asked for further details along with a register of politically notable people mentioned within the materials.
On Monday, remarks by Trump came amid questions from journalists, during which he stated his complete clearance. Attention ought to shift toward individuals named within the records, according to him. Despite early hesitation about making information public, backing emerged from him for congressional release of materials; this occurred months earlier.
Clinton brought up something else too: Pam Bondi’s answers at a House Judiciary meeting felt evasive on key points. Still, Bondi hasn’t responded directly to those observations. Before that, she had said her team tries balancing transparency with legal responsibilities, especially when victims’ privacy is involved. Despite silence on the critique, past explanations emphasised careful handling of information within statutory limits.
Still, some legislators along with support groups push harder for greater transparency, stating uneven editing weakens trust. Protection of delicate data remains a stated priority for Justice Department representatives, who see deletions as essential where active probes are concerned.
Officials moved at a slow pace when releasing information, removing personal details, while also pushing back against demands from Congress members; Clinton pointed out these patterns may point toward partial openness. Still, the Justice Department did not accept her interpretation. According to public remarks, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted there exists full dedication to clear disclosure, with no effort being made to conceal anything.
Now included in the recent release from the Department of Justice are files mentioning ex-President Bill Clinton alongside messages tied to Epstein and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Despite persistent claims, Bill Clinton maintains he acted properly regarding any connection to Epstein, a man who passed away in prison during 2019 before facing court over human trafficking accusations. Testimony readiness was confirmed by Hillary Clinton, stating both she and her spouse hold no concealed matters. Public appearance before inquiry bodies remains an option they do not oppose.
Later this month, under agreed terms, both Clintons will appear privately before the House Oversight Committee. Finalised arrangements followed talks on meeting subpoena requirements. When prior invitations went unanswered, committee heads weighed legal consequences. The discussions moved forward only after clarity emerged on procedure. Speaking with the BBC, Clinton stated their awareness of Epstein's actions remained minimal. Conditions were met, he noted, once details were settled between parties.
Amid growing attention to how the administration handles documents, questions have arisen. Following reviews of full, unedited copies, several congressional figures noted that prominent identities did not appear at first. Subsequently, officials asked for further details along with a register of politically notable people mentioned within the materials.
On Monday, remarks by Trump came amid questions from journalists, during which he stated his complete clearance. Attention ought to shift toward individuals named within the records, according to him. Despite early hesitation about making information public, backing emerged from him for congressional release of materials; this occurred months earlier.
Clinton brought up something else too: Pam Bondi’s answers at a House Judiciary meeting felt evasive on key points. Still, Bondi hasn’t responded directly to those observations. Before that, she had said her team tries balancing transparency with legal responsibilities, especially when victims’ privacy is involved. Despite silence on the critique, past explanations emphasised careful handling of information within statutory limits.
Still, some legislators along with support groups push harder for greater transparency, stating uneven editing weakens trust. Protection of delicate data remains a stated priority for Justice Department representatives, who see deletions as essential where active probes are concerned.