VP Vance Blames Democrats for Epstein Inaction, Sparks Renewed Transparency Demands
August 11, 2025
As public pressure mounts for transparency, the House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to the Justice Department and various political figures for information related to the Epstein case.
Contradicting earlier claims by top Trump officials, the Justice Department stated there is no client list related to Epstein and no further files will be made public.
Following Vance's remarks, social media has erupted with renewed demands for the release of the Epstein files, with notable figures like Bill Kristol and Jon Favreau advocating for full transparency.
The Justice Department recently announced plans to release grand jury exhibits and transcripts related to the Epstein case, although certain personal information will be redacted.
This situation has created tension within the White House, as conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein, previously encouraged by Trump supporters, resurface in light of Vance's comments.
Days before the backlash from his interview, Vance had reportedly sought a new communications strategy regarding the Epstein scandal.
Vice President JD Vance has recently criticized Democrats for their inaction regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files during their time in power, accusing them of political opportunism.
In a Fox News interview, Vance attempted to shift the blame for the Epstein scandal onto Democrats, specifically targeting President Biden for not addressing the issue during his presidency.
Vance claimed that Democrats showed little interest in the Epstein files while Biden was in office, suggesting that many left-wing politicians had connections to Epstein.
His comments have reignited discussions about the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case, leading to increased public demand for transparency.
Vance asserted that President Trump has called for full transparency regarding Epstein's files, while accusing Democrats of attacking Trump instead of addressing the issue.
In the midst of this, Trump has also called for the eviction of homeless individuals from Washington DC and announced plans to use federal officers against crime, despite a notable decrease in violent crime in the city.
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The Guardian • Aug 10, 2025
JD Vance’s attempt to link Democrats to Epstein renews calls to ‘release the files’
The Guardian • Aug 11, 2025
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