A spokesperson for former President Bill Clinton has called for the full, unredacted release of all federal records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, criticizing what he described as a selective and heavily redacted disclosure by the Department of Justice. The demand follows the DOJ’s release of nearly 300,000 Epstein-related documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which included references to many high-profile individuals, including Clinton. Officials emphasized that appearing in the files does not imply wrongdoing.
Clinton’s spokesperson, Angel Ureña, argued that the way the documents were released creates misleading public narratives, particularly by highlighting photographs of Clinton with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell while obscuring other information. He stressed that Clinton has never been accused or charged in connection with Epstein and warned that selective disclosure risks unfairly implying misconduct while potentially shielding other unidentified individuals.
The controversy centers on extensive redactions, including fully blacked-out pages, which Ureña says undermine transparency and public trust. He claims the DOJ may not have fully complied with the new transparency law and urged the administration to release all remaining records, including materials involving Clinton and other prominent figures, to prevent speculation and misinformation.
More broadly, the dispute highlights ongoing concerns about accountability, privilege, and transparency in cases involving powerful individuals. Clinton’s team maintains that only complete disclosure can restore confidence in the justice system, protect reputations from unjust implications, and ensure no one benefits from selective concealment. As debate over the Epstein files continues, the call for full transparency remains central to public and media scrutiny.