Bill Clinton hot tub row: Ex-prez reacts to new Epstein photos; ‘cut him off before crimes’

Bill Clinton's spokesperson issued a scathing response to the DOJ releasing the former president's photos in the latest Epstein files batch

Updated on: Dec 20, 2025, 08:26:09 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Bill Clinton's spokesperson issued a scathing statement in response to the Department of Justice releasing the former president's photos in the latest Epstein files batch. One image of the Democrat showed him on a private plane with a woman whose face was redacted from the photo, sitting on his lap. Another photo shows him in a pool with Epstein’s longtime confidant, Ghislaine Maxwell, and a person whose face was also redacted.

This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows former President Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein (AP)

As the photos emerged, Clinton's spokesperson, Angel Ureña, defended him in a statement posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“The White House hasn’t been hiding these files for months only to dump them late on a Friday to protect Bill Clinton. This is about shielding themselves from what comes next, or from what they’ll try and hide forever. So they can release as many grainy 20-plus-year-old photos as they want, but this isn’t about Bill Clinton. Never has, never will be," Urena said.

"There are two types of people here. The first group knew nothing and cut Epstein off before his crimes came to light. The second group continued relationships with him after. We’re in the first. No amount of stalling by people in the second group will change that. Everyone, especially MAGA, expects answers, not scapegoats," he added.

The spokesperson further referred to comments from White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles that appeared in a Vanity Fair profile. Wiles had claimed that ‘there is no evidence’ that the former president visited one of Epstein’s private islands as many as 28 times.

Back in 2019, Urena had said: “President Clinton knows nothing about the terrible crimes Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to in Florida some years ago, or those with which he has been recently charged in New York.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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