Just hours after his spokesperson sharply accused the Trump administration of scapegoating him with a politically timed “Friday news dump” of old Epstein photos to shield deeper truths, former President Bill Clinton escalated the drama by demanding the immediate release of every document mentioning or picturing him from the Justice Department’s ongoing Epstein file disclosures. The initial tranche, released on December 19, prominently featured undated images of Clinton—shirtless in a hot tub, swimming poolside with Ghislaine Maxwell, and dining with celebrities—while heavily redacting others and barely mentioning President Trump, despite their well-documented past friendship. Clinton’s camp insists he cut ties with Epstein long before the crimes surfaced and has never been accused of wrongdoing, calling the selective rollout a desperate deflection. As bipartisan outrage grows over missing files and removed photos, including one briefly showing Trump, the capital braces for more releases. Will full transparency expose hidden connections—or prove who’s really being protected?
Just hours after his spokesperson sharply accused the Trump administration of scapegoating him with a politically timed “Friday news dump” of old Epstein photos to shield deeper truths, former President Bill Clinton escalated the drama by demanding the immediate release of every document mentioning or picturing him from the Justice Department’s ongoing Epstein file disclosures.
On Monday, December 22, 2025, Clinton spokesperson Angel Ureña issued a rare public statement calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to “immediately release any remaining materials referring to, mentioning, or containing a photograph of Bill Clinton.” The demand includes grand jury transcripts, interview notes, and investigative findings, insisting full transparency would debunk insinuations from selective releases. “This isn’t about Bill Clinton. Never has, never will be,” Ureña stated, reiterating that Clinton severed ties with Epstein years before his crimes fully emerged and has never faced accusations of wrongdoing.
The initial tranche, released December 19 under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump on November 19, featured undated images of Clinton—shirtless reclining in a hot tub with a redacted individual (identified by DOJ as a victim), poolside with Ghislaine Maxwell, and at events with celebrities like Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson. Trump administration officials highlighted these on social media, touting unprecedented transparency while Trump’s mentions were minimal—mostly previously public photos—and his name rarely appeared.
Critics, including bipartisan lawmakers and survivors, slammed the release as incomplete: heavily redacted, with thousands of pages withheld and some files (including one briefly showing a Trump photo) mysteriously removed before partial restoration. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), a co-author of the Act, called it non-compliant, while Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer accused the DOJ of a potential “cover-up.” Even some Republicans expressed frustration over the partial rollout.
Clinton’s team argues the emphasis on his old, non-incriminating photos serves as deflection, protecting others with undisclosed ties. No new evidence implicated Clinton in Epstein’s crimes—he flew on Epstein’s plane in the early 2000s for philanthropic work, always with Secret Service—but the visuals reignited speculation amid Washington’s polarized atmosphere.
With more tranches promised in coming weeks and survivors demanding unredacted access, the capital braces for escalation. Will full transparency expose hidden connections—or prove who’s really being protected? The Epstein saga, far from resolved, continues fueling distrust across the political divide.
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