Bill Clinton’s former chief of staff has alleged that the White House is attempting to divert attention to Mr. Clinton’s connections in the recently released Epstein files. Photos from the latest cache of Epstein documents reveal Bill Clinton alongside convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell in a swimming pool, with another individual’s identity redacted. Another picture shows Clinton with Epstein, but there is no implication of any misconduct on Clinton’s part. Despite maintaining a social relationship with Epstein after his presidency, Clinton has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal acts, claiming to have severed ties in 2005 and never visited Epstein’s private island.
The focus on Clinton has sparked speculation, with concerns raised about potential attempts to shift attention from President Trump’s own ties to Epstein. In response, Clinton’s former chief of staff, Angel Ureña, emphasized that the recent release of the files is not about protecting Clinton but rather about the White House protecting itself. Ureña pointed to statements made by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, who refuted claims of Clinton’s frequent visits to Epstein’s private island.
Ureña further highlighted the distinction between individuals who distanced themselves from Epstein before his crimes were exposed and those who maintained relationships afterward. He stressed that Clinton falls into the former category and urged for transparency rather than scapegoating.