Clintons and a Buried Belgian Sex with Minors Scandal

Clinton State Department Scandal and Diplomatic Security Cover-Up

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The documents provided outline the itinerary of Hillary Rodham Clinton (HRC) and William Jefferson Clinton (WJC) during an official State Department trip to Europe in late 2012. This trip, which included several days in Brussels, Belgium, for NATO talks and other official business, occurred at the tail-end of HRC’s tenure as Secretary of State. Accompanying her were key State Department officials, including Victoria Nuland, then-Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, and Jacob Sullivan, HRC’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor. Other notable figures on the trip included Patrick Kennedy, Undersecretary of State for Management, and Cheryl Mills, HRC’s Chief of Staff.

This timeframe is significant because it coincides with the surfacing of allegations of sexual misconduct involving a U.S. ambassador and efforts to cover up the incident, as revealed by an internal State Department investigation. According to a Washington Examiner report, an early draft of the State Department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, dated November 16, 2012, detailed how senior officials interfered with investigations into misconduct. The draft stated:

“Inspectors learned in conversations with Department employees...that in some cases superiors in [Diplomatic Security] and in senior levels of the State Department have prejudiced the commencement, course, and outcome of [Special Investigations Division] investigations.”

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The same final version mentions only that "the perception exists among knowledgeable parties that external influences have negatively affected some [special investigations division] investigations."

But an earlier version dated November 16, 2012, reveals much greater detail about internal investigations that were blocked by top State Department officials.

"Inspectors learned in conversations with Department employees…that in some cases superiors in [diplomatic security] and in senior levels of the State Department have prejudiced the commencement, course and outcome of [special investigations division] investigations," the early draft said.

"Sources referred to [diplomatic security] sometimes circling the wagons to protect favored [diplomatic security] rising stars from criminal charges or from embarrassing revelations that could harm a promising career," the draft continued.

"One case, which triggered outraged comment from several [special investigations division] sources, relates to allegations that a Regional Security Officer engaged in serious criminal conduct including sexual abuse of local embassy staff during a series of embassy postings. Sources also reported that a senior [diplomatic security] official successfully protected some agents on the Secretary's Detail from investigations into misbehavior while on official trips," the November 16 draft said.

It is unclear why this critical text was stripped from the report before the inspector general published it in February 2013.

The draft further alleged that Diplomatic Security (DS) officials often protected rising stars within the department from criminal charges or embarrassing revelations. One specific case involved a Regional Security Officer (RSO) accused of serious criminal conduct, including the sexual abuse of local embassy staff. Additionally, the draft claimed that a senior DS official shielded agents on the Secretary’s Detail from investigations into misconduct during official trips.

However, by the time the OIG report was published in February 2013, this critical text had been removed. The final version merely noted:

“The perception exists among knowledgeable parties that external influences have negatively affected some [Special Investigations Division] investigations.”

Key Allegations and Cover-Up

A Breitbart investigation went further, naming specific individuals and detailing the cover-up. According to Breitbart, Howard Gutman, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium from 2009 to 2013, was accused of “slipping away from his security detail to solicit sex from minor children.” The report also implicated Cheryl Mills and Patrick Kennedy in efforts to quash investigations into Gutman’s alleged misconduct.

Gutman, a prominent Democratic donor, had raised approximately $500,000 for President Obama’s 2008 campaign and contributed $275,000 to Obama’s inaugural committee. His political connections and financial contributions raise questions about whether his ambassadorship was a result of a pay-to-play arrangement, a pattern often associated with the Clinton Foundation.

The scandal extended beyond Gutman. At least seven agents in HRC’s security detail were found to have hired prostitutes while traveling with her in countries such as Russia and Colombia. Investigators described the use of prostitutes by Clinton’s security agents as “endemic.” This behavior, coupled with the allegations against Gutman and the involvement of high-ranking State Department officials in the cover-up, paints a damning picture of misconduct and corruption within the department during HRC’s tenure.

Key Figures and Organizations Involved

  • Hillary Rodham Clinton (HRC): Secretary of State at the time of the trip and allegations.
  • William Jefferson Clinton (WJC): Former President whose itinerary during the trip was redacted in FOIA documents, raising questions about his activities in Belgium.
  • Howard Gutman: U.S. Ambassador to Belgium (2009-2013), accused of soliciting sex from minors.
  • Cheryl Mills: HRC’s Chief of Staff, implicated in covering up investigations.
  • Patrick Kennedy: Undersecretary of State for Management, accused of blocking investigations into Gutman and other misconduct.
  • Victoria Nuland: Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, part of HRC’s delegation.
  • Jacob Sullivan: HRC’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor, part of the delegation.
  • Diplomatic Security (DS): The State Department bureau accused of protecting agents and officials from investigations.
  • Special Investigations Division (SID): The unit responsible for investigating misconduct, whose work was allegedly obstructed by senior officials.
  • Clinton Foundation: Implicated in pay-to-play allegations, with questions about whether Gutman’s ambassadorship was purchased.

Historical and Recent Context

The allegations against Gutman are particularly disturbing given Belgium’s history with high-profile pedophilia cases, such as the Dutroux Affair in the 1990s. This case revealed a widespread pedophile network involving powerful figures and systemic cover-ups. The possibility that Gutman’s alleged misconduct may be connected to such networks raises even more serious concerns.

Furthermore, the redaction of Bill Clinton’s itinerary in the FOIA documents adds another layer of suspicion. Was WJC involved in misconduct during his time in Belgium? The lack of transparency only fuels speculation about the extent of the scandal and the involvement of high-profile figures.

More recently, Victoria Nuland, a key figure on this trip, has played a central role in U.S. foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Ukraine and NATO expansion. Jacob Sullivan is now President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor, reinforcing the continuity of influence among key State Department players from the Obama administration to the present.

Conclusion

The evidence points to a pattern of misconduct, cover-ups, and potential corruption within the State Department during HRC’s tenure. The involvement of senior officials, the allegations against a U.S. ambassador, and the systemic suppression of investigations underscore the need for further scrutiny and accountability. The continued rise of key figures from this scandal within the U.S. government raises concerns about institutional corruption and the long-term consequences of these actions.

Sources

  • HRC’s Public Schedule for December 4, 2012: Still4Hill
  • Washington Examiner Report on State Department Cover-Up: Washington Examiner
  • Breitbart Investigation into State Department Scandal: Breitbart
  • Howard Gutman’s Wikipedia Page: Wikipedia
  • State Department OIG Report (February 2013): Available through the State Department’s official website or FOIA archives.

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