Bill Clinton’s Remark Regarding His Association With Epstein Predates the Latest Documents
The Claim
Ex-US President Bill Clinton's revealing reaction to a question about his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Recently, accounts and pages on the social media platform X have been circulating a video purportedly showing the initial reaction of former U.S. President Bill Clinton to the recent documents of Jeffrey Epstein, in which his name was mentioned.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading, as the video clip is old and dates back to 2022, showing Bill Clinton's response to a question about allegations concerning his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton’s Response Regarding His Connection With Epstein in 2022
The video dates back to November 2022, during a Democratic Party candidates' gathering for the House of Representatives in Laredo, Texas, prior to the midterm elections. Reporter Juan Mendoza asked former President Bill Clinton, "Do you have any comments on allegations regarding your relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?" To which Clinton responded, laughing, "I think the answer is clear.
Previously, Bill Clinton had faced inquiries about his ties to the millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of trafficking minors and who died by suicide in prison in 2019.
According to reports from the Daily Mail website, records indicate that Clinton had invited Epstein to the White House and had visited him several times between 1993 and 1995.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Documents Feature the Name of Bill Clinton
The video clip started circulating after the release of American court papers that disclosed details about the connections of the deceased businessman Jeffrey Epstein, involved in sexual crimes, with public figures. These records are part of a case against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, imprisoned for aiding his assaults on young girls.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton's name was also mentioned in the court documents, which featured several celebrities and political figures, including former President Donald Trump.
Clinton’s Office Refutes Any Involvement in Epstein’s Crimes
In 2019, Bill Clinton denied any close ties with Epstein. His office stated that 'Clinton had no knowledge of the heinous crimes Mr. Epstein was accused of, and he had not spoken to Mr. Epstein in over a decade.'
Media reports revealed that Clinton had previously traveled in 2002 aboard Epstein's private plane during a trip to Africa to discuss economic development and the ongoing battle against the HIV/AIDS virus on the continent.
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