Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused the administration of President Donald Trump of deliberately delaying the release of files linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging a “cover-up” in their handling. Asked whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before a US congressional committee, Clinton said anyone asked to testify should do so. He has denied wrongdoing and settled a civil case in 2022 without admitting liability. Both Clintons are due to testify before the House Oversight Committee later this month, with Bill Clinton scheduled to appear a day after Hillary Clinton. Bill Clinton, who is mentioned multiple times in the Epstein files, has said he cut off contact with Epstein years ago.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 17, 2026 12:19 UTC