Hillary Clinton alleges Epstein files "cover-up" by Trump administration

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently alleged that the Trump administration engaged in a 'cover-up' regarding Jeffrey Epstein files during an interview with the BBC, suggesting the administration's attitude toward the case indicates they have something to hide. The comments came amid ongoing scrutiny of how various administrations handled Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Clinton's remarks represent a significant escalation in political rhetoric surrounding the Epstein case, which has long been plagued by conspiracy theories and questions about powerful figures potentially connected to his activities. The former presidential candidate's statement adds another layer to the complex narrative surrounding Epstein's connections with influential individuals across political parties, though she did not specify which particular files or actions she believed constituted a cover-up.