Theo Von Criticizes VP Vance on Epstein Files Controversy

Podcaster Theo Von has publicly questioned Vice President JD Vance's shift from advocating for the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged client list to supporting the Trump administration’s stance against disclosing more information. In an October 2024 podcast, Vance emphasized the importance of releasing the Epstein files, but since joining the Trump administration, which denies the existence of such a list, he has not pushed for further disclosure. The Justice Department and FBI announced in July 2025 that Epstein died by suicide and found no evidence of a client list, a conclusion that has fueled frustration and conspiracy theories within Trump’s MAGA base. Despite the backlash and calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi’s firing, President Trump defended her and dismissed the ongoing attention to the Epstein case as unimportant. Conservative commentators, including Elon Musk and Megyn Kelly, have also criticized the handling of the Epstein documents, increasing pressure on the administration. Von’s resurfacing of Vance’s earlier comments has sparked debate on social media, highlighting tensions between the administration’s messaging and the desires of its own supporters.