Former President Bill Clinton’s chief of staff has accused the White House of attempting to divert attention to Mr. Clinton’s interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Recent images from the Epstein files reveal Clinton in a swimming pool with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex offender. Another picture shows Clinton with Epstein, but there is no implication of wrongdoing on Clinton’s part. Despite developing a social relationship with Epstein post-presidency and flying on his private jet, Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities and claims to have severed ties in 2005. The focus on Clinton’s connections has sparked speculation, with concerns raised about potential distractions from President Trump’s own ties to Epstein. Responding to the scrutiny, Clinton’s chief of staff, Angel Ureña, emphasized that the release of the files was not to protect Clinton, but rather to shield the White House from further revelations. Ureña referenced the assertion by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles that there is no evidence of Clinton visiting Epstein’s private island. The statement also highlighted the distinction between individuals who distanced themselves from Epstein early on, like Clinton, and those who maintained relationships with him after his crimes were exposed. Clarifying their position, Ureña stressed the need for transparency and accountability, particularly in light of the ongoing investigations.