President Trump has dropped a sharp critique on the Justice Department for unveiling compromising photos of Bill Clinton tied to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein.
The images, showing a half-naked Clinton swimming with Epstein’s madam Ghislaine Maxwell, were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act that Trump signed into law last month, the New York Post reported.
Trump didn’t hold back, telling reporters Monday, “No, I don’t like the pictures of Bill Clinton being shown.” His concern extends beyond Clinton, pointing to a broader issue of tarnishing reputations through guilt by association.
The President emphasized the risk of ruining lives with these disclosures. He warned that innocent interactions from years ago could be weaponized against individuals who had no real connection to Epstein’s crimes.
Trump noted the massive volume of documents already released, over 100,000 pages by his count. He questioned the public backlash, suggesting the anger stems from dragging unrelated figures into this dark saga.
“A lot of people are very angry that this continues,” Trump stated, capturing the growing frustration. His words reflect an unease with how the rollout is being handled, prioritizing spectacle over substance.
Clinton’s representatives didn’t stay silent, firing a pointed jab at the administration. Spokesman Angel Ureña declared, “What the Department of Justice has released so far, and the manner in which it did so, makes one thing clear: someone or something is being protected.”
Ureña’s statement implies a hidden agenda behind the selective releases. His challenge raises valid questions about transparency and whether the full truth is being buried under political gamesmanship.
The Clinton camp insists they need no shielding from the facts. Their defiance suggests confidence, but it also sidesteps the reality of those damning images already out in the open.
The Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files has drawn sharp criticism for missing the Dec. 19 deadline set by the transparency law. While thousands of pages have surfaced, including striking photos of Clinton in a jacuzzi with Maxwell, many documents remain sealed with promises of future releases.
Even bipartisan leaders like Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Ro Khanna of California, who championed the legislation, are losing patience. They’ve floated the idea of impeaching US Attorney General Pam Bondi over the delays, signaling deep distrust in the process.
Adding to the mess, the DOJ briefly posted a photo of Trump with Epstein before pulling it due to victims’ concerns, per Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. This inconsistent approach only fuels suspicion that the releases are being curated for maximum political impact.
These disclosures, while shedding light on Epstein’s network, risk becoming a circus of collateral damage. Trump’s caution about ruining reputations carries weight when photos can imply guilt without context or proof.
The public deserves the truth about Epstein’s crimes, but not at the cost of fairness. Selective leaks and missed deadlines erode trust, turning a pursuit of justice into a weapon for settling scores.
Perhaps it’s time to refocus on the victims and the core perpetrators, rather than splashing every bystander across the headlines. A measured release of facts, not sensational snapshots, would better serve the cause of accountability.
