Former President Bill Clinton has urged the U.S. government to make all relevant records from the ongoing federal release of documents linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein public, challenging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose remaining materials that reference him. The DOJ has been publishing documents in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a federal law enacted in November 2025 that requires the release of unclassified records relating to Epstein, his associates and related investigations by a statutory deadline. 

Earlier tranches of documents released by the DOJ included photographs and other records that show Clinton with Epstein in social contexts, some of which date back many years. Clinton has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing in connection with Epstein’s crimes. His spokesperson said the partial release of files that include his name or image has prompted concerns about how the DOJ is managing the disclosure process and whether additional relevant material remains withheld. 

Clinton’s office has called for the immediate publication of any remaining documents that refer to, mention or contain images of the former president, contending that full transparency is necessary to address public questions and prevent selective disclosure from implying misconduct. The DOJ has defended its process, stating that it is releasing files as legally required and that redactions are being applied where necessary to protect privacy and sensitive information. 

The demands for release of additional files occur amid wider debate over the pace and completeness of the DOJ’s document disclosures. Some lawmakers, survivors of Epstein’s abuse and advocacy groups have criticized the department for slow rollouts and heavy redactions, while the department says it continues to review records to balance transparency obligations with legal protections for victims.

Sources: AP News, Forbes, Al Jazeera, CBS8