Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a “cover-up” involving files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In an interview published Monday, Clinton urged authorities to fully release the remaining materials.
“Get the files out. They are slow-walking it,” she said, adding that she and former president Bill Clinton “have nothing to hide.”
What Are the Epstein Files?
The US Justice Department last month released more than 3 million documents, photos, and videos tied to its investigation into Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 in what authorities ruled a suicide.
Bill Clinton’s name appears in the documents, though no evidence has surfaced implicating either Clinton in criminal wrongdoing.
Both Hillary and Bill Clinton have been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Epstein’s connections to high-profile individuals and how authorities handled information about his crimes.
Hillary Clinton has said she would prefer the testimony to be public.
“We will show up, but we think it would be better to have it in public,” she said. “I want everybody treated the same way.”
Political Tensions Escalate
Clinton’s comments add another layer of political friction in Washington, where the Epstein investigation remains highly sensitive and politically charged.
While Clinton accuses the administration of withholding information, Trump and his allies have repeatedly dismissed claims of wrongdoing tied to him and criticized political opponents for what they describe as partisan attacks.
Other Major Developments
Trump Pressures Ukraine Ahead of Geneva Talks
Donald Trump has increased pressure on Ukraine to move quickly in negotiations with Russia ahead of US-brokered talks in Geneva.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said:
“Ukraine better come to the table, fast.”
The talks follow two earlier US-mediated meetings in Abu Dhabi that failed to produce a breakthrough in ending the war that began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Trump Criticizes UK-California Green Deal
Trump also lashed out at a green energy agreement between the British government and Gavin Newsom, calling Newsom a “loser” and using a derogatory nickname.
The former president criticized Newsom’s environmental policies and questioned why the UK would align with California on climate initiatives.
Rubio Backs Hungary’s Viktor Orbán
At a joint press conference in Budapest, US secretary of state Marco Rubio expressed strong support for Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán.
“President Trump is deeply committed to your success, because your success is our success,” Rubio said.
Trump Ally Faces Backlash Over Factory Move to China
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson, an early Trump supporter, is planning to relocate an Ohio manufacturing plant to China — despite having publicly defended domestic production.
Workers have criticized the move, calling it “a slap in our face.”
A High-Stakes Political Week
From Epstein file disputes to foreign policy pressure and trade controversies, Washington is entering another turbulent week.
With depositions looming and international negotiations underway, the coming days could shape both the political narrative — and public trust — in significant ways.
