Vice President JD Vance Breaks Silence on Epstein Document Release
Vice President JD Vance has finally broken his silence regarding the recent release of files concerning convicted offender Jeffrey Epstein by the Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. In his first public comments on the matter, Vance described the revelations as exposing what he termed the "incestuous nature of America's elites" while simultaneously defending former President Donald Trump's involvement, asserting that Trump remained 'outside of the social circle' associated with Epstein.
Vance's Interview and Congressional Calls
During an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail published on February 3, 2026, the Vice President elaborated on his views regarding the high-profile figures connected to the Epstein files. He emphasized his support for bipartisan congressional efforts to summon former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before US lawmakers, noting that the ultimate decision would rest with congressional Republicans. Vance stressed the importance of further legislative action to address the implications of the released documents.
Defending Trump's Position
Vance strongly claimed that the newly released files effectively exonerate Donald Trump, who was known to be friends with the convicted sex offender from the 1990s through the mid-2000s. "President Trump is very much outside of the social circle," Vance insisted during the interview. While acknowledging Trump's comparable wealth and power to others mentioned in the files, Vance clarified, "He knows a lot of these people. He certainly has similar wealth and power. But he never really was friendly with Epstein in a way that a lot of these other people were."
According to Trump's own account, referenced by Vance, the former president distanced himself from Epstein due to what he described as 'creepy' behavior toward young women at his Mar-a-Lago club. Vance expanded on this by stating, "I think that it just shows there's an incestuous nature to America's elites, and it's pretty gross. And, a lot of people, I think, it reflects very poorly on them. Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, a lot of others."
Vance's Social Media Silence and Past Comments
This interview marks Vance's first public remarks on the Epstein files since their official release. Notably, the Vice President, who had previously maintained a consistent presence on social media platform X with no gaps exceeding 48 hours, ceased posting on January 28—just two days before the documents were scheduled for release. This temporary silence sparked speculation among observers regarding his stance on the unfolding developments.
Before joining the presidential ticket and becoming a staunch defender of Trump regarding the infamous files, Vance was once a prominent proponent of various conspiracy theories. In a 2021 post on X, he wrote, "Remember when we learned that our wealthiest and most powerful people were connected to a guy who ran a literal child sex trafficking ring? And then that guy died mysteriously in jail? And now we just don't talk about it." This historical context highlights the evolution of his public positioning on issues involving elite networks and alleged misconduct.
The Vice President's comments have ignited fresh debates about accountability, transparency, and the relationships between powerful figures in American society. As congressional discussions potentially move forward, Vance's advocacy for further investigation underscores the ongoing political and legal ramifications of the Epstein case.
