Donald Trump Breaks Silence on Epstein Files, Says 'I Have Nothing to Hide'

US President Donald Trump has finally broken his silence on the big controversy involving Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has clearly said that he has nothing to hide.

Last Updated : Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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Washington: US President Donald Trump has finally broken his silence on the big controversy involving Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has clearly said that he has nothing to hide, and in the files that have now become public, he has been proven completely innocent. He reiterated that he had no involvement in any illegality or wrongdoing with Epstein. Trump seems quite relieved and is saying that now the truth has come out in front of everyone.

Why did Trump say “clean chit”?

Trump says that in these recently released documents, not a single piece of evidence was found against him that would show that he was part of any illegal network of Epstein. His name was wrongly dragged into the investigation, but from the records that have now come to light, it is clear that he did not do anything wrong. Trump also said that he had already stayed away from Epstein, and these files completely confirm his innocence. He is considering it as his victory.

Why did the Epstein files controversy increase so much?

In fact, the US Justice Department has released millions of pages of documents related to the Epstein case. Many big names have come forward in these – politicians, businessmen, celebrities – causing an uproar everywhere. But officials have repeatedly clarified that naming someone does not mean that he is guilty. The name has come only as a connection, meeting or mention. Still people are asking – are there bigger secrets hidden? Has everything really been revealed?

Trump also attacked his opponents

Trump targeted his opponents in his statement. He says that these allegations are completely baseless and his political enemies are trying to tarnish his image by raising this issue. Trump reiterated that he never had any criminal connections to Epstein, and that he had long ago distanced himself from him. It seems this is a kind of political attack for them, especially when the election atmosphere is heated.

The debate did not stop even after the files came

Trump may have given himself a clean chit, but the discussion on this entire matter is still in full swing in America. Many leaders, experts and media people are demanding complete transparency. People are saying, has everything really come to light, or is something still hidden? The case is creating new controversy in American politics – old wounds seem to have reopened. Now let's see what comes next.