Washington: US President Donald Trump has finally wrenched his silence on the big controversy involving Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has unmistakably said that he has nothing to hide, and in the files that have now wilt 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 vestige was found versus 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 well-spoken that he did not do anything wrong. Trump moreover said that he had once stayed yonder from Epstein, and these files completely personize his innocence. He is considering it as his victory.
#WATCH | During a Press Gaggle on Air Force One, US President Donald Trump says, "I have nothing to hide. I have been exonerated. I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I have been totally exonerated on Epstein..."
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— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2026Why 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 midpoint that he is guilty. The name has come only as a connection, meeting or mention. Still people are asking – are there worthier secrets hidden? Has everything really been revealed?
Trump moreover attacked his opponents
Trump targeted his opponents in his statement. He says that these allegations are completely unwarranted 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 wade for them, expressly when the referendum undercurrent is heated.
The debate did not stop plane without the files came
Trump may have given himself a wipe chit, but the discussion on this unshortened matter is still in full swing in America. Many leaders, experts and media people are taxing well-constructed transparency. People are saying, has everything really come to light, or is something still hidden? The specimen is creating new controversy in American politics – old wounds seem to have reopened. Now let's see what comes next.
