Charlamagne Tha God raised eyebrows Tuesday by asking why the media isn’t focusing more on former President Bill Clinton’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender.
The popular radio host made his remarks during an episode of The Breakfast Club, highlighting a recent Wall Street Journal report that revealed Clinton had written a birthday letter to Epstein in 2003—something that has received little mainstream coverage.
“It’s funny how the news works,” Charlamagne said. “Bill Clinton wrote a letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his birthday—but nobody’s talking about that.”
Why It Matters
Clinton’s name has appeared in several court filings linked to the Epstein case, though he has not been accused of any crime. Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019, but speculation around his relationships with powerful individuals continues to generate headlines.
The Department of Justice recently reaffirmed that Epstein’s death was a suicide and denied possessing any list of his clients—refuting years of speculation fueled in part by Trump-era officials.
Clinton’s Letter and Allegations
According to the Journal, Clinton’s birthday note to Epstein was handwritten and praised his “childlike curiosity” and “drive to make a difference.” Clinton’s spokesperson declined to comment directly on the note but referred to a prior statement saying he had severed ties with Epstein more than a decade before Epstein’s arrest.
Charlamagne also referenced claims made in a 2016 deposition by Epstein accuser Johanna Sjoberg, who testified that Epstein once said “Clinton likes them young,” referring to girls.
Adding to the controversy, Charlamagne pointed out that Epstein had a painting of Clinton in a blue dress and heels displayed in his Manhattan home—an image first reported by the Daily Mail. “Jeffrey Epstein had a picture of Bill Clinton in a dress… but nobody’s talking about that,” he said.
Double Standards?
Charlamagne’s comments come as President Donald Trump continues to face scrutiny over his own past interactions with Epstein. Trump recently denied a Wall Street Journal report that he also wrote a birthday message to Epstein—typed on paper depicting the silhouette of a naked woman—and filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the publication.
When co-host Morgyn Wood suggested Clinton would face similar scrutiny if he were president, Charlamagne disagreed: “No, he wouldn’t because liberal media wouldn’t push the issue.”
“Burn It All Down”
Charlamagne didn’t mince words when discussing public figures tied to Epstein. “I don’t care who’s on the list. Everybody’s gotta go… Nobody needs to be protecting pedophiles. I don’t care what party they are.”
What Happens Next
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and related charges. Her legal team has requested immunity in exchange for testimony before Congress, but the request was denied.
Clinton’s team maintains that he hasn’t spoken to Epstein in over 20 years and has never been accused of wrongdoing. Trump, for his part, told reporters that he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after Epstein tried to hire staff away from his resort.
As pressure grows for full transparency, the Epstein saga continues to haunt high-level political and media circles—raising questions about who knew what, and when.
