Hillary Clinton Demands Release of Epstein Files

Former Secretary of State says she and Bill Clinton have 'nothing to hide'

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, has accused the Trump administration of covering up files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Clinton called for the release of the Epstein files, stating that she and her husband Bill Clinton have 'nothing to hide' regarding their connections to the disgraced financier.

Why it matters

The Epstein case has been a source of controversy and speculation for years, with many high-profile individuals rumored to have been involved with the convicted sex offender. Clinton's demand for transparency could reignite public interest and scrutiny around the case, potentially leading to the release of new information.

The details

A federal judge in Pennsylvania recently ordered the National Park Service to reinstall a slavery exhibit at a Philadelphia site that had been removed. Clinton seized on this ruling to call for the release of the Epstein files, suggesting a cover-up by the Trump administration.

  • On Monday, a federal judge in Pennsylvania ordered the reinstallation of a slavery exhibit.
  • Clinton made her demand for the release of the Epstein files on February 17, 2026.

The players

Hillary Clinton

The former Secretary of State under the Obama administration and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee.

Bill Clinton

The former President of the United States and Hillary Clinton's husband.

Trump administration

The administration of former President Donald Trump, which Clinton has accused of covering up the Epstein files.

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What they’re saying

“Get the files out. We have nothing to hide.”

— Hillary Clinton, Former Secretary of State (The Guardian)

The takeaway

Clinton's demand for transparency around the Epstein case could reignite public interest and scrutiny, potentially leading to the release of new information that could have significant political implications.