Epstein’s Longtime Butler Breaks Silence — And Brings Clinton Back Into Focus

For nearly two decades, Valdson Vieira Cotrin worked behind the scenes for one of the most notorious figures of the 21st century: Jeffrey Epstein. Now, for the first time since Epstein’s death in federal custody, Cotrin is stepping into the public eye — and his revelations are casting new light on the former president Bill Clinton’s ties to the disgraced financier.

In an exclusive interview with The Telegraph, Cotrin recalled his first encounter with Clinton, which took place in Paris at Le Bourget airport. At the time, he had been sent to meet Epstein’s private Boeing 727, not knowing who would be aboard. Epstein casually mentioned that Cotrin would be meeting “the president.” Expecting George W. Bush, Cotrin was stunned to see it was none other than Bill Clinton stepping off the aircraft.

“I was shaking,” Cotrin said, describing the moment. “You don’t meet someone of that importance every day.”

The trip, reportedly part of a humanitarian mission to Africa, included other high-profile names such as actor Kevin Spacey and Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s close associate. That particular flight — one of many Clinton took aboard Epstein’s jet — would become part of the broader narrative surrounding Clinton’s connections to the convicted sex offender.

Cotrin worked for Epstein from 2001 onward and claims to have seen much during the financier’s most powerful years. Now 63, and living a quieter life in France, the former butler reflects on a period marked by extravagance, secrecy, and troubling behavior that would later be exposed to the world.

“There were always girls coming and going,” Cotrin said. “Two would arrive, and two would leave. It was constant. Epstein had everything at that time — money, power, charm — and he used it.”

While Clinton has denied knowing about Epstein’s criminal activities, questions surrounding their friendship remain. Flight logs indicate Clinton flew on Epstein’s private plane — dubbed the “Lolita Express” — at least 26 times between 2001 and 2003. Clinton has claimed these flights were strictly related to charitable work through the Clinton Foundation.

But critics point to the optics, connections, and now-subpoenaed material as cause for deeper inquiry. Just last week, both Bill and Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed as part of a widening congressional investigation into Epstein’s network and potential political entanglements.

One particularly controversial claim in the subpoena is a widely circulated photograph said to show Clinton receiving a massage from one of Epstein’s alleged victims. While the image has existed online for years, it has never been formally addressed in court or clarified through official records.

Cotrin’s recollections now add a new voice to the discussion — someone who observed Epstein’s life from close range but remained silent through the scandals. His interview has raised fresh concerns about what Epstein’s inner circle really knew, and when.

Interestingly, Cotrin expressed deep skepticism over Epstein’s official cause of death, which was ruled a suicide while in jail awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. “He loved life too much to end it that way,” Cotrin said.

The question of Epstein’s death has long fueled conspiracy theories, particularly due to the high-profile individuals in his social orbit. The butler’s comments echo suspicions shared by many in the public who believe there’s more to the story.

Clinton’s ties to Epstein date back to the early 1990s. In 1993, Epstein contributed to the White House Historical Association and was invited to a donors’ event hosted by the Clintons, where he appeared alongside Maxwell. Federal records show that Epstein later gave $1,000 to Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign and $20,000 to Hillary Clinton’s 2000 Senate run.

Even after leaving office, Clinton continued to appear with Epstein at global events — traveling to places like Morocco, China, Armenia, and even Siberia. All were reportedly in support of humanitarian or philanthropic efforts, but each trip only adds to the layers of complexity surrounding their connection.

Though Clinton has repeatedly expressed regret for his association with Epstein and denied any knowledge of his criminal conduct, Cotrin’s interview reopens long-standing questions.

One particularly bizarre and often-cited example of Epstein’s connection to Clinton is a painting found in Epstein’s Manhattan mansion — a depiction of Bill Clinton in the Oval Office, wearing high heels and a blue dress resembling the one Monica Lewinsky wore during their infamous affair. The artwork, still a mystery in itself, remains symbolic of the odd relationship the two men shared.

Cotrin still keeps a photo of himself and Clinton in his modest French home — a snapshot from aboard Epstein’s plane. To him, it was a memorable moment from another life. But to the rest of the world, it may be another clue in an unresolved and deeply unsettling saga that continues to haunt the political elite.