Washington, D.C. – Former President Bill Clinton issued a rare public warning Tuesday, accusing the federal government of abusing its power and urging Americans to confront what he described as a breakdown of constitutional protections.
In a letter dated Jan. 13, 2026, Clinton alleged that federal authorities have engaged in unprecedented actions against citizens and institutions, including immigration enforcement without due process, politically motivated investigations, and the intimidation of universities, media organizations, and law firms.
According to the letter, Clinton claimed masked federal agents have seized people from homes and workplaces, students and scientists have been deported without due process, and federal power has been wielded to pressure institutions into surrendering constitutionally protected rights. He characterized these actions as part of a broader pattern of government abuse.
Clinton also referenced immigration enforcement, writing that an ICE agent killed an unarmed mother “only days ago,” though the letter did not name the individual or cite official findings. He framed the allegation as evidence of unchecked federal authority and escalating use of force.
A significant portion of the letter focused on congressional investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein, with Clinton criticizing how subpoenas were issued and alleging that legal analyses challenging their validity were withheld from public release. He accused investigators of prioritizing partisan objectives over uncovering institutional failures tied to Epstein’s crimes.
“The facts speak for themselves,” Clinton wrote, arguing that oversight efforts have targeted perceived political enemies while failing to compel full disclosure from the Department of Justice regarding Epstein-related files.
Clinton warned that continued escalation could paralyze Congress through contempt proceedings and deepen national divisions. He framed the letter as a call to public judgment, writing that Americans are better at uncovering the truth than suppressing it.
The letter did not include responses from the White House, the Department of Justice, or the Department of Homeland Security, and no official rebuttals were cited in the materials reviewed.
The message marks one of Clinton’s most forceful public interventions since leaving office, positioning his warning as a broader appeal to defend due process, accountability, and constitutional limits on government power.
