Vice President JD Vance’s attempt to deflect criticism over the Trump administration’s refusal to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files has backfired, sparking renewed calls to “release the files!” In an interview with Fox News, Vance accused Democrats of doing “absolutely nothing” about the scandal when Joe Biden was in the White House. However, this attempt to shift blame has only fueled the controversy, with many taking to social media to demand the release of the Epstein files.
Vance’s comments were met with swift backlash, with prominent conservative Never Trumper Bill Kristol tweeting, “Fine. Release all the files.” Jon Favreau, Barack Obama’s former head speechwriter, replied, “Release the names! Democrats, Republicans, billionaires, or not. What are you afraid of, JD Vance?” Favreau also noted that Trump’s name is in the Epstein files, referencing a report that the president’s name appears multiple times in the documents.
The controversy surrounding the Epstein files has been ongoing, with many calling for transparency and accountability. The White House has been caught in a bind, with senior figures in the administration having encouraged conspiracy theories about the scandal during the 2024 campaign. In July, the Justice Department announced that there was no Epstein client list and that no more files would be made public, sparking widespread outrage.
Vance’s comments have only added fuel to the fire, with many demanding that the administration release the files. “You’re going to see a lot of people get indicted,” Vance warned, but this has done little to quell the controversy. Instead, it has sparked renewed calls for transparency and accountability, with many questioning why the administration is so reluctant to release the files.
The Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein case has been under scrutiny, with critics pointing to previous administrations’ leniency toward Epstein as an attempt to deflect responsibility. Vance has defended Trump’s stance, highlighting perceived leniency exhibited by former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush toward Epstein.
In a separate development, Elon Musk’s recent claims about Trump’s alleged affiliation with Epstein have added fuel to the fire. Musk’s statements have sparked a bitter online battle between him and Trump, with Musk mentioning the Epstein files in his allegations. Trump’s name appearing in the files doesn’t imply wrongdoing, but it has raised questions about transparency and accountability.
The administration’s reluctance to release the Epstein files has sparked widespread outrage, with many questioning why they’re being withheld. Vance’s warning that “you’re going to see a lot of people get indicted” has done little to quell the controversy, instead sparking renewed calls for transparency and accountability. As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: the demand for transparency and accountability will only continue to grow.