White House Chief Admits Trump Wrong on Clinton Epstein Claim

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has publicly acknowledged that President Donald Trump was incorrect when he claimed former President Bill Clinton visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island multiple times.

In a detailed interview with Vanity Fair, Wiles said she reviewed the Epstein-related documents and found no evidence supporting Trump’s assertion that Clinton traveled to Little St. James, the island linked to Epstein’s criminal activity.

“There is no evidence,” Wiles said, adding that the president was wrong in suggesting Clinton’s involvement was documented in the files.

Trump has repeatedly alleged that Clinton visited the island dozens of times, including remarks made earlier this year while traveling abroad. Those claims have not been supported by records or flight logs made public to date. Clinton has consistently maintained that while he knew Epstein socially, he was unaware of any criminal conduct and never visited the island.

Wiles also confirmed that Trump’s name appears in Epstein-related documents, but said there is nothing incriminating tied to the president within those records. She noted that early expectations around the so-called Epstein files did not match their actual contents.

Following publication of the Vanity Fair profile, Wiles sharply criticized the magazine, accusing it of omitting context and portraying the administration in a misleading light. The White House defended her comments, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt praising Wiles’ leadership and reaffirming internal support.

The Epstein case continues to generate political controversy years after the financier’s death in federal custody in 2019. His longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a sentence following her conviction for sex trafficking-related offenses.