Fact check: What did the Clinton Foundation say about Bill Clinton's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, the Clinton Foundation itself has not issued any direct public statements about Bill Clinton's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein ^[1]. Instead, responses have come through Bill Clinton's personal spokesperson, Angel Urena, who issued statements in 2019 addressing the relationship ^[2].

The key points from Clinton's spokesperson include:

• Clinton took four trips on Epstein's private plane in 2002 and 2003 while working for the Clinton Foundation, accompanied by foundation staff and Secret Service personnel ^{[2] [3]}
• Clinton met with Epstein in his New York apartment/Manhattan townhouse in 2002 ^{[1] [3]}
• Clinton "knows nothing about the terrible crimes" Epstein was charged with ^{[2] [1]}
• Clinton never visited Epstein's island, New Mexico ranch, or Palm Beach residence ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question focuses solely on official Clinton Foundation statements, but significant contradictory testimony exists from alleged victims and witnesses:

• Johanna Sjoberg testified that Epstein told her Bill Clinton "likes them young, referring to girls," and that Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed Clinton had traveled on Epstein's jet multiple times ^[5]
• Virginia Giuffre alleged that Clinton visited Epstein's island and knew what her "purpose" was for Epstein, claiming that sexual activity involving girls was something Epstein wasn't shy about admitting ^[6]

These testimonies directly contradict the official denials from Clinton's spokesperson. Congressional investigators have found these discrepancies significant enough to subpoena both Bill and Hillary Clinton for testimony ^[1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains implicit bias by focusing exclusively on Clinton Foundation statements while ignoring the broader context of available evidence. This framing could mislead readers into believing that only official foundation responses matter, when in fact:

• Court documents and victim testimony provide alternative accounts that contradict official denials ^{[5] [6]}
• The Clinton Foundation's silence (refusing to respond to media requests) is itself significant information ^[1]
• The question implies the Clinton Foundation would be the primary source for information about Clinton's personal relationships, when personal spokespeople and legal proceedings may provide more relevant information

The framing benefits Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation by directing attention away from contradictory evidence and toward carefully crafted official denials that minimize the extent and nature of the relationship with Epstein.