Bill Clinton’s spokesperson calls for the full release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting that the former president does not seek protection from disclosure.
A spokesperson for former U.S. President Bill Clinton has publicly urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all remaining materials related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The spokesperson emphasized that Clinton does not need, nor desire, any form of protection from disclosure.
Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, made this appeal on Monday via a post on the social media platform X. Ureña argued that the DOJ is legally obligated to provide a complete disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. “The Department of Justice must produce the full and complete record the public demands and deserves,” he stated, cautioning that partial disclosures could undermine public trust.
This statement follows the DOJ’s release last week of an initial batch of documents connected to Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. The released documents included photographs featuring Clinton, which reignited scrutiny regarding past associations between prominent figures and Epstein.
However, the DOJ’s release has faced bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers have accused the department of withholding materials and redacting names that they believe should be made public. Among the most vocal critics are Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, the Democratic and Republican co-sponsors of the transparency law.
Ureña echoed these concerns, stating that the manner in which the files were released raises troubling questions. “What the DOJ has released so far, and the manner in which it did so, makes one thing clear: someone or something is being protected,” he wrote. “We do not know whom, what or why. But we do know this: We need no such protection.”
The photographs released by the DOJ include images showing Clinton in social settings alongside individuals whose identities were obscured. One image depicts the former president in a hot tub with another person whose face was redacted, while another shows an unidentified woman sitting on his lap. These images circulated widely online, fueling speculation despite the absence of any formal allegations against Clinton.
It is important to note that Clinton has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein or his alleged sex-trafficking network. Ureña reiterated this point in an earlier post, asserting that Clinton was among those who “knew nothing and cut Epstein off before his crimes came to light.”
Nevertheless, the renewed attention highlights how the Epstein case continues to resonate within American politics years after his death. Media reports and congressional investigations have kept the spotlight on individuals who once moved in Epstein’s social circles, even when no criminal conduct has been established.
In August, CNN reported that Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate who was later convicted for her role in facilitating his abuse of minors, was honored at a Clinton Global Initiative event in 2013. This appearance occurred years after Maxwell had been publicly accused of assisting Epstein, raising questions about due diligence by elite institutions at that time.
On Capitol Hill, the pressure on the Clintons has intensified. James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has called for Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to appear for depositions as part of the committee’s investigation into the Epstein case. Comer issued subpoenas to both in August and set a December 17 deadline for their responses.
Supporters of full disclosure argue that transparency is essential not only for accountability but also to dispel unfounded speculation. By urging the DOJ to release all remaining files—even those that include Clinton—the former president’s camp appears to be attempting to draw a clear line: openness is preferable to lingering suspicion.
Legal experts note that the Epstein Files Transparency Act was designed to address longstanding concerns that powerful individuals could evade scrutiny. Any perception that names are being selectively shielded, they warn, risks eroding confidence in both the justice system and the law itself.
As of now, the DOJ has not indicated when or whether additional materials will be released. However, as bipartisan criticism mounts and public interest intensifies, pressure is growing on federal authorities to demonstrate that the law applies equally to all—regardless of status or political influence.
As Ureña succinctly stated, the Clintons are not seeking special treatment. “The public deserves the truth,” he suggested, “and transparency is the only way to deliver it,” according to Global Net News.