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Vance, on 'The View,' appears to acknowledge Situation Room meetings on Epstein files

Vance, on 'The View,' appears to acknowledge Situation Room meetings on Epstein files

Summary

Vice President JD Vance spoke on ABC’s “The View” about meetings in the White House Situation Room concerning the Jeffrey Epstein files. He said the administration wanted to release the files but needed court approval, and he called himself a conspiracy theorist on the Epstein case while emphasizing a desire for transparency.

Key Facts

  • Vice President JD Vance discussed Situation Room meetings that included top advisers to President Donald Trump about Epstein files.
  • Vance said the administration wanted to release about 2.5 million Epstein files but required court approval first.
  • He admitted to being labeled a conspiracy theorist regarding the Epstein case.
  • Vance expressed concern about Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with wealthy and powerful people.
  • He stated that President Trump cut off ties with Epstein and reported him to authorities around 2006.
  • Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate, was convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
  • The administration claims to be committed to full transparency around the Epstein files.
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