Are the Clintons connected with the Epstein circle?

 

Are the Clintons connected with Epstein circle?

Yes, Bill Clinton had a documented, though primarily past, connection with Jeffrey Epstein. While the former president has denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities and has not been accused of wrongdoing by any of Epstein's victims, records and testimony indicate they moved in similar social circles in the 1990s and early 2000s.

 

Here is a breakdown of the connections based on available evidence and unsealed documents as of early 2026:

Documented Connections (Bill Clinton):

Flights on Private Jet: Bill Clinton took at least 17–26 trips on Epstein’s private jet, nicknamed the "Lolita Express," between 2001 and 2003, often with Secret Service agents present, for travel related to the Clinton Foundation's philanthropic work.

Social and Business Meetings: Clinton and Epstein met in the early 1990s. In 1993, Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attended a White House reception, and Epstein visited the White House multiple times between 1993 and 1995 to meet with a Clinton aide.

Praise and Philanthropy: In 2002, Clinton called Epstein a "highly successful financier" and "committed philanthropist". Epstein also donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation in 2006.

Unsealed Documents: In 2024 and 2025, unsealed documents listed Bill Clinton as an associate of Epstein, and photos from the files show him with Maxwell and Epstein.

2025/2026 Investigations: In 2025, the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify regarding Epstein's network, with testimony scheduled for early 2026.

Denial of Island Visits: While Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims, previously alleged in a deposition that she saw Bill Clinton on Epstein's private island, she later backtracked on parts of her story. Clinton’s office has vehemently denied he ever visited the island.

No Criminal Charges: Neither Bill nor Hillary Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing or illegal activity by Epstein's victims, nor have they been linked to his crimes by prosecutors.

Distance: Clinton's office stated he cut ties with Epstein around 2005, well before Epstein's first conviction in 2008.

Hillary Clinton has stated she has no connection to Epstein, saying she "never met" him and "never flew on his plane".

While some documents mention her, she was not heavily involved in the social circle that surrounded Epstein, and her team has denied any links.