Former U.S. President Donald Trump responded to a question about the Epstein files and the appearance of photos involving former President Bill Clinton, calling the situation “terrible” while emphasizing his long-standing respectful relationship with Clinton.br br Asked whether he was surprised by the number of photos and if he would commit to the full release of the files by the end of the year, Trump said he disliked seeing images of Clinton circulating publicly. He added that demands for disclosure were being driven largely by Democrats, along with “a couple of bad Republicans.”br br Trump stated that he has always gotten along with Clinton and respects him, noting that many public figures had social interactions with Jeffrey Epstein before his crimes became widely known. The comments come amid renewed political debate over transparency, redactions, and accountability surrounding the Epstein case.