Former President Bill Clinton’s spokesperson has responded to explosive allegations following the release of thousands of emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, asserting the documents prove Clinton’s innocence in any wrongdoing connected to the convicted sex offender.
Angel Urena, Clinton’s spokesperson, posted a statement on X addressing the controversy that erupted after the House Oversight Committee released emails from Epstein’s estate. “These emails prove Bill Clinton did nothing and knew nothing,” Urena wrote. “The rest is noise meant to distract from election losses, backfiring shutdowns, and who knows what else.”
The statement came in response to President Donald Trump’s directive to the Department of Justice to investigate Epstein’s relationships with several high-profile Democrats and financial institutions. Trump called the scrutiny an “Epstein Hoax” orchestrated by Democrats and labeled it “another Russia, Russia, Russia Scam.” He announced he would ask Attorney General Pam Bondi and the FBI to investigate Epstein’s involvement with Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, J.P. Morgan, and Chase, among others.
Within hours of Trump’s request, Bondi announced she had assigned Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to lead the investigation with what she described as “urgency and integrity.” Clayton previously served in prominent prosecutorial roles, making him a trusted figure within the Justice Department to handle such a sensitive probe.
The controversy intensified after one particular email exchange drew widespread attention online. Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, had sent an email in 2018 that referenced “Trump blowing Bubba,” which many on social media quickly assumed was a reference to Clinton, who has long been known by the nickname “Bubba.” However, Mark Epstein repeatedly denied this interpretation, insisting the reference had nothing to do with the former president.
In a phone interview, Mark Epstein apologized to Clinton for the confusion the email had caused. Mark’s spokesperson clarified that “Bubba” referred to “a private individual who is not a public figure,” though the identity of this person was not disclosed.
Among the thousands of emails released by the House Oversight Committee, one particularly notable message from Epstein himself addressed allegations about Clinton’s presence at Epstein’s private island. In the email, Epstein wrote that Clinton was “NEVER EVER there, never,” directly contradicting claims that had circulated for years. This statement appeared to support Clinton’s longstanding denials of ever visiting the island where prosecutors alleged some of Epstein’s criminal activities took place.
According to available records, Clinton reportedly flew on Epstein’s private jet approximately 17 times in the early 2000s, while Trump flew on Epstein’s planes about 8 times. The nature and purpose of these flights have been subjects of ongoing public interest and scrutiny, particularly as details about Epstein’s criminal enterprise have come to light through various legal proceedings.
Epstein, a financier who cultivated relationships with numerous powerful figures in politics, business and entertainment, reportedly died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide, but it spawned numerous conspiracy theories and left many questions unanswered about the full extent of his criminal network and those who may have been involved.
The White House maintained that Trump did nothing wrong in relation to Epstein, despite the president being mentioned multiple times throughout the released emails. White House officials have characterized the focus on these documents as a politically motivated distraction from other issues facing the administration.
In July, the DOJ had previously concluded there was no incriminating client list among Epstein’s materials and found no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his criminal activities. Despite this earlier finding, the new investigation directed by Trump focuses specifically on Democrats and financial institutions that had associations with the late financier.
JPMorgan Chase, which was Epstein’s banker for 15 years and previously settled lawsuits related to allegations of facilitating his activities, issued a statement through a spokesperson. The bank said it regretted any association with Epstein but emphasized it did not help him commit his crimes and had ended the relationship years before his arrest on sex trafficking charges.
The discharge petition to compel the release of additional Epstein files reportedly gained the necessary 218 signatures, with a Democratic representative becoming the final signatory needed to force a House vote on making more records public. This bipartisan effort reflects continued congressional interest in ensuring full transparency regarding Epstein’s network and activities, though the exact contents of any unreleased files remain unknown.
As the Justice Department probe moves forward under Clayton’s leadership, questions remain about what additional information may emerge and whether any new evidence will surface that could lead to further legal action. The investigation represents a significant political development, with Trump using the Justice Department to examine his political opponents’ connections to Epstein while facing scrutiny over his own past association with the convicted sex offender.
