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July 15, 2026
Vice President JD Vance Acknowledges Communication Failures in Epstein Files Release
- Vice President JD Vance stated on the Joe Rogan podcast that the Trump administration 'screwed up' communications regarding the release of the Epstein files, asserting they should have released all documents immediately.
- He clarified that the administration was not trying to conceal information but acknowledged that miscommunication led to public mistrust.
- Vance emphasized that the administration's handling of the Epstein files has faced backlash from Trump's own supporters, highlighting the political ramifications.
4 Sources
- Vance: "We did" mishandle Epstein files releaseJul 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM · Axios
- Vance admits to Joe Rogan that the Trump administration ‘mishandled’ the release of the Epstein filesJul 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM · Independent
- ‘We screwed up the comms’: JD Vance admits errors over Epstein files releaseJul 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM · The Guardian
- Vance says Trump administration ‘screwed up’ communications around Epstein filesJul 15, 2026 at 11:24 PM · CNN