Epstein Takes 26 Flights with Bill Clinton Aboard — 2002-2003
Flight logs document that Bill Clinton flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private aircraft on 26 separate occasions between approximately 2002 and 2003, including trips to Africa for Clinton Foundation-related work. Clinton's office confirms the flights and states his relationship with Epstein was social and philanthropically focused. The logs were scrutinized following Epstein's 2019 arrest.
People Involved
Flight logs from Jeffrey Epstein’s private aircraft document that former President Bill Clinton flew aboard Epstein’s Boeing 727 and other aircraft on 26 occasions, with travel documented primarily between 2002 and 2003.
The Flights
The flights included trips to Africa — documented as related to Clinton Foundation anti-poverty and HIV/AIDS work — as well as domestic flights. Several of the flights involved refueling stops in multiple countries. Clinton’s spokesperson confirmed the 26 flights but disputed reports that Secret Service agents were not present.
The Clinton-Epstein Social Relationship
Clinton and Epstein had a social relationship in New York during the early 2000s, a period when Epstein was at the height of his social prominence. Clinton visited Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse on occasions documented by witnesses. Epstein also made a donation to the Clinton Foundation.
Clinton’s Distance Post-2006
After Epstein’s 2006 Palm Beach investigation became public knowledge, Clinton’s association with Epstein largely ended. Clinton’s office later stated he had received no briefing about the investigation and had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct.
Post-2019 Scrutiny
Following Epstein’s 2019 arrest, the flight logs and Clinton’s relationship with Epstein became subjects of intense public scrutiny and speculation. Clinton’s office issued detailed statements clarifying the nature of the relationship and disputing certain characterizations.
Significance
The Clinton-Epstein flights are among the most cited examples of how Epstein’s network of powerful associations functioned — prominent individuals lending social legitimacy to Epstein while using his resources, apparently without awareness of the criminal operation he was running at the same time.