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Clinton Calls for Full Epstein File Release as DOJ Reports 3.5 Million Pages

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  • Hillary Clinton speaks to the BBC on 16 February 2026 and Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One while flying from Palm Beach International Airport on February 16, 2026 en route to Washington, DC.
    Hillary Clinton speaks to the BBC on 16 February 2026 and Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One while flying from Palm Beach International Airport on February 16, 2026 en route to Washington, DC.
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    Hillary Clinton speaks to the BBC on 16 February 2026 and Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One while flying from Palm Beach International Airport on February 16, 2026 en route to Washington, DC. Source Full size
  • Hillary Clinton speaks to the BBC on 16 February 2026 and Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One while flying from Palm Beach International Airport on February 16, 2026 en route to Washington, DC.
    Hillary Clinton speaks to the BBC on 16 February 2026 and Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One while flying from Palm Beach International Airport on February 16, 2026 en route to Washington, DC.
    Image: Newsweek
    Hillary Clinton speaks to the BBC on 16 February 2026 and Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One while flying from Palm Beach International Airport on February 16, 2026 en route to Washington, DC. Source Full size

Hillary Clinton Demands Complete Epstein Disclosure In a BBC interview in Berlin on February 18, 2026, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Justice Department of “slow‑walking” the release of Epstein‑related documents and urged an immediate full public disclosure as House Oversight intensifies its investigation [1]. She argued that partial releases hinder victims’ ability to seek justice and called on Congress to enforce the Epstein Files Transparency Act [1]. Clinton’s remarks coincided with growing bipartisan pressure for transparency on the case [1].

DOJ Claims Massive Document Production A Justice Department official told Newsweek that more than 3.5 million pages of Epstein‑related material have been produced to satisfy legal obligations [1]. The department said it disclosed all responsive records while flagging non‑responsive items, and dismissed the “cover‑up” allegation as unfounded [1]. This figure represents a substantial increase over earlier releases and is presented as evidence of the administration’s compliance [1].

White House Defends Release Efforts A White House spokesperson briefed the BBC that the administration has already released “thousands of pages” and fully cooperated with the House Oversight subpoena [1]. The spokesperson highlighted President Trump’s public call for further investigations into the Epstein matter and claimed the administration has done more for victims than Democratic opponents [1]. Officials framed the releases as a proactive step toward accountability rather than a partisan maneuver [1].

President Trump Denies Involvement Speaking aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump asserted he has “nothing to hide” and declared himself “totally exonerated” from any connection to Jeffrey Epstein [1]. He rejected the notion of a cover‑up and emphasized his willingness to cooperate with ongoing inquiries [1]. Trump’s statement aimed to counter the narrative advanced by critics and former officials [1].

Congress Pushes for Additional Materials Lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie, urged the Justice Department to release internal memos and other undisclosed documents, arguing that the current disclosures remain incomplete [1]. Some members of Congress described the partial releases as “politically motivated” and called for a broader investigation [1]. The dispute has intensified partisan tensions over the handling of the Epstein files [1].

Clintons Agree to Testify, Contempt Vote Dropped Hillary and former President Bill Clinton consented to appear before the House Oversight Committee, marking the first testimony by a former president since the 1980s [1]. Their agreement led House leadership to abandon a planned contempt vote against the Clintons [1]. The upcoming testimony is expected to focus on the administration’s document‑release process and potential obstruction claims [1].

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2000s – Draft indictment from the Southern District of Florida lists three unnamed co‑conspirators employed by Epstein to facilitate under‑age prostitution; prosecutors consider charging them before a 2007 non‑prosecution agreement halts the case [1][2].

2002 – Email exchange between Ghislaine Maxwell and then‑future First Lady Melania Trump discusses an invitation to Epstein’s Caribbean island, showing early Trump‑family links to Epstein’s network [4].

Nov 2012 – Elon Musk emails Epstein asking about helicopter capacity and party logistics for a Caribbean island visit; Epstein replies “always space for you,” contradicting Musk’s later claim that he refused the invitation [1].

Dec 2013 – Musk follows up with Epstein on travel details, further confirming his willingness to attend the island gathering despite public denials [1].

Oct 2016 – Larry Summers emails Epstein asking if Trump is a “real cocaine user”; Epstein answers “zero,” providing a contemporaneous assessment of Trump’s alleged drug use [2].

May 2017 – Summers asks Epstein how guilty Trump might be and whether Russia helped his 2016 win; Epstein replies “your world does not understand how dumb he really is,” revealing Epstein’s personal view of Trump [2].

Aug 2025 – The FBI’s New York Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking Task Force compiles a tip list containing more than a dozen unverified sexual‑assault allegations against President Donald Trump, most of which lack corroboration and are deemed not credible [1].

Nov 2025 – Congress passes the Epstein Files Transparency Act, mandating the Justice Department to disclose all Epstein‑related records and targeting the Trump administration’s handling of the material [1].

Jan 30 2026 – The Justice Department releases over 3 million pages of Epstein files—including emails, financial records and FBI memos—fulfilling the Transparency Act and exposing references to Trump, Musk, Bill Clinton and a former Obama White House counsel [2].

Jan 30 2026 – The final tranche of the release contains roughly 3,200 pages that mention President Trump, covering uncorroborated tips about alleged assaults at Mar‑a‑Lago, a New Jersey incident, and a Trump‑golf‑course trafficking claim; investigators note the tips remain unverified [4].

Jan 30 2026 – Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche tells reporters the DOJ “does not shield” Trump and that the agency acts independently, emphasizing “no oversight” by the White House in the review process [1][4].

Jan 30 2026 – Survivors condemn the redactions, calling the release “outrageous” because victim names appear unredacted while alleged enablers stay hidden; Blanche acknowledges “mistakes are inevitable” and urges the public to report problems [2][1].

Jan 30 2026 – Bipartisan lawmakers, including Rep. Ro Khanna, request unredacted access to internal memos and victim statements; the DOJ announces it will schedule appointments for qualified reviewers to examine the withheld material [2].

Jan 31 2026 – The DOJ completes its review of the 3 million‑page cache and publicly confirms the release satisfies the congressional mandate, while Blanche reiterates the department’s independent handling of the files [1].

Feb 18 2026 – In a BBC interview from Berlin, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accuses the Trump administration of “slow‑walking” the Epstein disclosures and calls for a full public release of all related documents [3].

Feb 18 2026 – President Donald Trump, speaking on Air Force One, declares he has “nothing to hide,” is “totally exonerated,” and denies any connection to Epstein, directly responding to the newly released files [3].

Feb 18 2026 – The White House defends its record, asserting it has released thousands of pages, cooperated with the House Oversight subpoena, and that President Trump “has done more for victims than Democrats,” countering Clinton’s cover‑up claim [3].

Feb 2026 (planned) – Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agree to testify before the House Oversight Committee, marking the first former president’s appearance since the 1980s and ending a threatened contempt vote [3].

2026 (future) – The DOJ plans to allow qualified journalists and researchers to request appointments for reviewing the still‑withheld 6 million‑plus potentially responsive pages, aiming to address survivor and congressional concerns about redactions [2].

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