VP Vance Denies Meeting on Epstein Strategy Amid Scandal

Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump have denied reports of a secret meeting to discuss a strategy regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, labeling the reports as "fake news" and "pure fiction." The alleged meeting, reported by CNN and other media outlets, was said to include top Trump officials such as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The administration is reportedly considering whether to release an audio recording and transcript of Blanche's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted accomplice, to address public skepticism. Trump dismissed the Epstein controversy as a Democratic hoax aimed at distracting from his administration's successes, calling it "total bulls--t." Vance’s office emphasized that no such meeting was ever scheduled at his residence, and he is not leading the administration’s response to the Epstein files but remains involved behind the scenes. The conflicting narratives highlight ongoing tensions around the Epstein investigation and the Trump administration's handling of related disclosures.