Trump Reaffirms "Total Exoneration" as Epstein Files are Released

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Feb 17, 2026) — President Donald Trump today dismissed any criminal link to Jeffrey Epstein, stating he has "nothing to hide" following the Justice Department’s release of over three million investigative documents.
The Defense
- "Totally Exonerated": Trump told reporters that the document cache proves the lack of any illicit connection, claiming the files actually reveal a "conspiracy" against him.
- Call to Move On: The President urged the nation to pivot toward healthcare, labeling the scandal a "Democrat problem" despite the mention of several GOP-linked figures in the files.
The Clinton Rebuttal
In an interview from Berlin, Hillary Clinton accused the administration of a "cover-up" and "slow-walking" the release of internal memos. Both she and Bill Clinton have called for full transparency and are set to testify before a Congressional committee.
Status of the Files
The DOJ stated it has no further files to release. While the documents confirm a social history between Trump and Epstein in the 1990s, officials noted the records contain no evidence of criminal behavior by the President.
