{"id":3343,"date":"2026-02-21T16:01:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T16:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/?p=3343"},"modified":"2026-02-21T16:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T16:01:50","slug":"hillary-clinton-issues-strong-statement-after-new-attention-on-epstein-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/?p=3343","title":{"rendered":"Hillary Clinton Issues Strong Statement After New Attention on Epstein Files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light mycontentblock has-medium-font-size wp-duotone-ff6900-ffffff-1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:149px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"186\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-198 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1024x186.png\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1024x186.png 1024w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-768x139.png 768w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1536x279.png 1536w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-2048x372.png 2048w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1320x239.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center my-cover-title has-ast-global-color-8-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f32020a2c829a7e18bf8975ec0ae9c4b\"><strong>Hillary Clinton Issues Strong Statement After New Attention on Epstein Files<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-947229b323a315b9f989049c56ddb64a\">In a renewed and highly public exchange, Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized Donald Trump, accusing his administration of deliberately delaying the release of key documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    atOptions = {\n        'key' : '9e49f4ce267f7bab92bbdb38b733742b',\n        'format' : 'iframe',\n        'height' : 90,\n        'width' : 728,\n        'params' : {}\n    };\n<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/brillianceremisswhistled.com\/9e49f4ce267f7bab92bbdb38b733742b\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96478f0f565a579117a6ee10070567ac\">Speaking to the BBC in Berlin while attending the World Forum, Clinton framed the issue as one of transparency, accountability, and fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a7e98ada680e98bd42e6e9d92492d03\">Her remarks come amid heightened scrutiny surrounding newly released materials tied to Epstein\u2019s estate and longstanding questions about the scope of his associations with prominent political, business, and cultural figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d996bfc8c673cc0e9afe40ca4e4c07e\">\u201cGet the Files Out\u201d<br>During her interview, Clinton accused the Trump administration of \u201cslow-walking\u201d the disclosure of relevant records.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-225.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3344\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-225.png 600w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-225-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87305d6d8ce310df6f437f536f3651d2\">\u201cGet the files out,\u201d she said plainly. \u201cThey are slow-walking it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e50ca8ef1cb90ed89a7ed7426b81ffe2\">Clinton suggested that political motivations may be influencing how information is being handled and released. Referring to renewed public attention surrounding her and her husband, Bill Clinton, she described what she characterized as a distraction strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef650bd8d73fa3a393061ed14d32a947\">\u201cLook at this shiny object,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to have the Clintons, even Hillary Clinton, who never met the guy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3cf8eec5d1d0c75b557846d424896f0a\">Clinton has consistently stated that she never met Jeffrey Epstein and had no connection to his activities. She further emphasized that neither she nor her husband have been accused of wrongdoing by survivors connected to Epstein\u2019s crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-226.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3345\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-226.png 600w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-226-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c13224570740cff1d1fc8beffb43decf\">\u201cWe have nothing to hide,\u201d she said. \u201cWe have called for the full release of these files repeatedly. We think sunlight is the best disinfectant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3cec49d388a3dfd7cb37171cf2b17b6\">Her remarks echo a longstanding argument from advocates and lawmakers across party lines that transparency is essential in restoring public trust regarding the Epstein investigation and related records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87613b252c657e2d49fa5d7fb1043530\"><strong>The Release of Epstein Documents<\/strong><br><br>The U.S. Department of Justice has recently made public millions of pages of materials from Epstein\u2019s estate and associated investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fab228ab9f6d37fd7485282599d0240d\">These documents include flight logs, contact books, deposition transcripts, and other records detailing Epstein\u2019s extensive network of acquaintances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files &#039;cover-up&#039; in BBC interview | BBC News\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HBFhpjXTPew?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cea42ea4e531064e7858c3ee13a18bb\">It is important to note that being named in the documents does not indicate wrongdoing. Epstein, who maintained relationships with numerous high-profile individuals over decades, frequently associated with politicians, business leaders, academics, and celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6e3fec759fb2ae95e4a1343d77dac83\">Among those named in publicly available materials are Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, both of whom had social interactions with Epstein in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6dd57cd61f1665df651844b214ec6a64\"><strong>Bill Clinton\u2019s Past Connections<\/strong><br><br>Bill Clinton\u2019s association with Jeffrey Epstein dates back to the early 1990s and extended into the early 2000s. During Clinton\u2019s presidency, Epstein visited the White House multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-444b40e4ae6f835344fad0411096164d\">After leaving office in 2001, Clinton flew on Epstein\u2019s private jet for several charitable trips, including international foundation-related travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40cced630b45287f1c0de9dd9371e316\">Clinton has previously stated that he was unaware of Epstein\u2019s criminal conduct at the time of their interactions. His representatives have emphasized that he cut ties with Epstein well before Epstein\u2019s later arrest and conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-227.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3346\" style=\"width:396px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-227.png 600w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-227-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c27fea40b42309702bd1d68847634f8b\">Publicly available flight logs confirm that Clinton traveled on Epstein\u2019s aircraft on multiple occasions, though there has been no evidence presented that ties those trips to criminal activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f7682b7f6b06acca49b0dc4c59e294ea\">Hillary Clinton has reiterated that neither she nor her husband had knowledge of Epstein\u2019s crimes during the time they knew him, and she stressed that survivors have not accused either of wrongdoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-270dc4c0634a6fe4cefbae58d9f23ce0\"><strong>Hillary Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell<\/strong><br><br>While Hillary Clinton has said she never met Jeffrey Epstein, she acknowledged that she encountered Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein\u2019s associate who was later convicted on federal charges related to sex trafficking, \u201ca few times.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cabffdfbb01e4792c8adb7cc45b50401\">Maxwell was sentenced in 2022 for her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein. Clinton clarified that any interactions with Maxwell were limited and social in nature, not indicative of a close relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e530cc1f219a9fe736b37eedc2c7c7\">These statements are part of Clinton\u2019s broader effort to separate herself and her family from any suggestion of complicity in Epstein\u2019s crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae7903dd48b18feb6136ebb4fd1d66bb\"><strong>Congressional Testimony<\/strong><br><br>As part of ongoing congressional oversight efforts, the Clintons have agreed to testify before a House committee examining aspects of the Epstein case and related records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ccb10266066ab0361c7c94835bb7407\">Hillary Clinton is scheduled to appear first, followed by Bill Clinton the next day. The hearings follow criticism from James Comer, the Republican Chair of the House Oversight Committee, who initially suggested that delays in confirming testimony amounted to resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-651499103f3f354b1493af48ad512d27\">A planned contempt vote was reportedly shelved after the Clintons formally agreed to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e915a03f97ee7668f1f9fec6ca97780c\">Hillary Clinton has expressed willingness to testify but has advocated for transparency in how the proceedings are conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-316359fe9a84c8dc8a6d781830af9ba8\">\u201cWe will show up,\u201d she said, \u201cbut we think it would be better to have it in public.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fae6fc40ab8318120f6ee936f3e850a7\">She framed her participation as part of a broader principle of accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39f7c13a3a20bf8f3011456f57765ced\">\u201cI think everybody should testify who is asked to testify,\u201d she added, suggesting that scrutiny should apply evenly to all individuals named in connection with Epstein\u2019s network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-584d5a02830448deb64b88ed25072100\"><strong>Trump\u2019s Response<\/strong><br><br>Donald Trump responded forcefully to Clinton\u2019s accusations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-728dfa37128e5993d76a2231fed02036\">Speaking to reporters, he stated: \u201cI have nothing to hide. I\u2019ve been exonerated. I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41fc31fbb8e6d6d764b592ed776d3606\">Trump has previously acknowledged knowing Epstein socially in the 1990s and early 2000s but has said they later had a falling out. There is no evidence that Trump has been charged with or convicted of any wrongdoing related to Epstein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ceca97220ff5a61275f05e4c31eab262\">\u201cThey\u2019re getting pulled in, and that\u2019s their problem,\u201d Trump said, referring to the Clintons. \u201cWe\u2019ll have to see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0dbd8e796bb79f641caf3f59f2413d28\">He also dismissed Clinton\u2019s remarks by saying, \u201cShe seriously has Trump derangement syndrome,\u201d a phrase he has used before to describe critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9a0cf5b4c16998c56a98628191cd0ff\">The White House released a statement defending the administration\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dbd4549dfd02f2ef4aa85508b6fa463c\">\u201cBy releasing thousands of pages of documents, cooperating with the House Oversight Committee\u2019s subpoena request, and President Trump recently calling for further investigations into Epstein\u2019s Democrat friends, the Trump Administration has done more for the victims than Democrats ever have,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-feb22b9e308dc94c412d8186082769fd\">Political Tensions and Public Perception<br>The exchange underscores how the Epstein case continues to reverberate through American political life years after his death in federal custody in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01efe5f13d5ecf549110f03353ad1a78\">Epstein\u2019s extensive social network included figures from both major political parties, leading to bipartisan scrutiny and speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-811b7dedcd77b06c98d82a57b3bd5a06\">However, legal experts repeatedly stress that appearing in flight logs, contact books, or social photographs does not establish criminal liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-706c33fdd11d57fbbc94e65e0fff1df1\">The controversy has reignited debates about transparency, the pace of document releases, and the role of political narratives in shaping public understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93b10c0282eacd915f10d6992bf90f36\">Clinton\u2019s call for full disclosure aligns with broader demands from lawmakers and advocacy groups seeking comprehensive public access to Epstein-related materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0150434263787cf46f8fbab6c6c09f7f\">Critics of the Department of Justice have argued that document releases have been incremental and incomplete, while officials have stated that legal processes, privacy concerns, and ongoing reviews affect the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7694c1be5c17759139a250ccc3835838\"><strong>Broader Themes of Accountability<\/strong><br><br>Beyond the immediate political back-and-forth, Clinton framed the issue as one of institutional integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-553317b224f07577d2074e2adb2c072f\">Her comments reflect a larger conversation about whether powerful individuals receive equal scrutiny under the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d3bc295a0b9480486aef6749b4718a0\">The Epstein case has fueled longstanding public concerns about elite accountability, given the number of influential individuals who crossed paths with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95472c90db7750bc0acd63f8ec68b653\">Clinton emphasized that fairness requires consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e27ce8b57f4b7e5fb5db15d688a66d83\">\u201cI just want it to be fair,\u201d she said. \u201cI want everybody treated the same way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4784146cc9020cf224bf87b6e2bebdc7\">Her remarks suggest an effort to position transparency not as a partisan weapon but as a democratic principle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-795f235dccb67fd2954964bccc3d3e91\"><strong>The Continuing Impact of the Epstein Case<\/strong><br><br>Years after Jeffrey Epstein\u2019s death, the case remains politically sensitive and emotionally charged. Survivors continue to seek justice, and the public continues to demand clarity about the scope of Epstein\u2019s operations and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2be60dada3f9426a9f199fd25c599413\">Both Democrats and Republicans have faced scrutiny due to documented associations with Epstein at various points in his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c362a34de4fc22042251ab6c38435267\">While many of those associations were social or professional in nature, the reputational impact has been significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7813177d83b3b8cc55be5b2489b3ccab\">The current debate over document releases reflects the enduring public appetite for answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f62a8bcaeb6abda4db1124581b192ad1\">For Hillary Clinton, the issue appears to be both political and personal. As someone who has long been a subject of intense political scrutiny, she framed the renewed attention as an attempt to shift focus rather than address systemic transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1fcaa4bae62e74fe90ffccea246e03e\">For Donald Trump, the controversy offers another arena in which longstanding political rivalries resurface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbe9eabba681317389082b1e38bbe55b\"><strong>A Renewed Chapter in an Ongoing Debate<\/strong><br><br>As congressional hearings approach and additional records continue to emerge, the Epstein case remains a focal point in national discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74823edd905459b132a6f1e1079cbffa\">The dispute between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump highlights how unresolved questions from the past continue to influence present political dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e84c7689271fbec493cda2798ced53b3\">At its core, the debate centers on three themes: transparency, accountability, and fairness. Clinton argues that full disclosure is necessary to restore public trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b7cad10e63742cb2dd5ceb8026d7ac7\">Trump maintains that his administration has acted appropriately and that accusations against him are unfounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-640a9515ca2536798c88c0699c7bbc50\">The coming testimony from the Clintons, along with any future disclosures, may shape how this chapter of American political history is understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d3173b5d2c23fb31a19b0c87ab54e5e\">For now, the exchange serves as a reminder that the Epstein case is not merely a legal matter but also a political flashpoint \u2014 one that continues to test institutions, reputations, and the public\u2019s demand for clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4b936e82855a57e98e4d207f93aabd7\">As Hillary Clinton put it, \u201cSunlight is the best disinfectant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c0a29adb3fc686d0b88466c1949f226d\">Whether additional disclosures will satisfy that demand remains to be seen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a renewed and highly public exchange, Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized Donald Trump, accusing his administration of deliberately delaying the release of key documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking to the BBC in Berlin while attending the World Forum, Clinton framed the issue as one of transparency, accountability, and fairness. 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