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Longtime Clinton aide walks back claim former president visited Epstein island, sources say
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
By Annie Grayer, CNN
(CNN) — A longtime aide to Bill Clinton walked back a prior claim that the former president visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island, according to two sources familiar with closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill.
Doug Band, the former Clinton aide, is the 17th person to testify be...
Key takeaway In 2020, Band told Vanity Fair that Clinton visited Epstein’s private island in 2003.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The revelation that a longtime aide to Bill Clinton has walked back his claim about the former president's visit to Jeffrey Epstein's island may have implications for El Paso residents who have been following the case. As the House Oversight Committee continues its probe into Epstein's orbit, locals may be wondering how this investigation could impact the community's perception of public figures and their connections to the city. El Pasoans may also be interested in how the committee's findings could influence future discussions about accountability and transparency in government, particularly given the city's own experiences with public scrutiny of local officials. The fact that Doug Band, the former Clinton aide, had previously stated that Clinton visited Epstein's island in 2003, only to later amend his statement, raises questions about the reliability of information and the importance of thorough investigation.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Annie Grayer, CNN
(CNN) — A longtime aide to Bill Clinton walked back a prior claim that the former president visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island, according to two sources familiar with closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill.
Doug Band, the former Clinton aide, is the 17th person to testify be...
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