Last month, President Trump made a bold statement calling for an investigation into former President Bill Clinton’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump accused the Democrats of using the Epstein scandal as a distraction from their own failures, particularly the government shutdown.

Trump specifically named A.G. Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice as well as the FBI to look into Epstein’s relationship with Bill Clinton, along with other prominent figures such as Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and institutions like J.P. Morgan Chase. The President emphasized the need to uncover the extent of these individuals’ connections with Epstein and what activities took place on his private island.

Trump likened the Epstein investigation to the Russia collusion narrative, suggesting that the focus on Democrats in this case is similar to previous accusations of Russian interference in the 2016 election. He hinted at the upcoming release of Epstein’s files, which are expected to shed light on the controversial figure’s network of associates and activities.

However, there is a provision that allows the Department of Justice to withhold any information related to an ongoing investigation. This means that details involving Bill Clinton in the Epstein files may not be disclosed to the public, raising questions about the transparency of the investigation.