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Bill Clinton's connection to Jeffrey Epstein spans several years, primarily through social and travel interactions, as documented in court records, flight logs, and news investigations. Their relationship reportedly began in the early 1990s, with Clinton, then President of the United States, meeting Epstein through mutual elite circles. Epstein, a financier with ties to powerful figures, donated to the Clinton Foundation, with records showing contributions between 1999 and 2007, including a notable $25,000 donation in 2006 as reported by The New York Times. Flight logs from Epstein’s private jet, dubbed the 'Lolita Express,' reveal Clinton traveled on the plane at least 26 times between 2001 and 2003, post-presidency, to destinations including Africa, Europe, and Asia for Clinton Foundation work, as detailed in logs released in the Giuffre v. Maxwell case. Key locations of interaction include Epstein’s New York mansion, where Clinton was photographed in 2002, and the White House, where Epstein visited at least 17 times during Clinton’s presidency (1993-2001), per visitor logs cited by The Daily Beast. No direct financial ties beyond donations have been substantiated, though shared associates like lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who represented both Epstein and Clinton in separate matters, link them indirectly. Clinton has publicly distanced himself, stating in a 2019 statement, 'I’ve never been to Little St. James Island... I’ve never met any of the young women,' denying knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Victim testimonies, including Virginia Giuffre’s depositions, do not directly implicate Clinton in criminal activity, though Giuffre mentioned seeing him on Epstein’s island (a claim unverified by other evidence). Epstein, before his 2019 death, reportedly bragged about knowing Clinton, though no direct quotes are verified. News investigations by outlets like the Miami Herald have scrutinized these ties, focusing on the frequency of contact. The 2024-2025 DOJ document releases mention Clinton over 50 times, largely in context of travel and social events, with no criminal allegations substantiated against him.

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Bill Clinton

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Former US President (1993-2001). Flight logs show he flew on Epstein's plane at least 26 times. Clinton Foundation received donations from Epstein. Clinton spokesperson stated he knew nothing about Epstein's crimes and has not spoken to him in over a decade.

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Jeffrey Epstein

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American financier and convicted sex offender. Founder of J. Epstein & Co. Arrested in July 2019 on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors. Died in custody in August 2019.

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