Vance admits Trump administration 'absolutely screwed up' the Epstein files rollout

Hindustan Times—Vice President JD Vance publicly conceded that the Trump administration mishandled the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, saying the administration was 'guilty' and had 'absolutely screwed up' the communications. Vance's admission came after widespread criticism of how the files were disclosed to the public. In the same appearance, Vance also made claims about Mossad links in connection with the Epstein case. Critics described Vance as 'squirming' during what they called a damning public concession.

• Hindustan Times — JD Vance's big admission on Epstein files: 'Guilty. We absolutely screwed up'
• The Indian Express — Also claimed Mossad links in connection with the Epstein case
• The Hill — VP Vance admits the Trump administration mishandled the rollout and communication around the Epstein files release
• Guardian — US — ‘We screwed up the comms’: JD Vance admits errors over Epstein files release
• Washington Times — Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files
• NOTUS — JD Vance concedes Trump administration mishandled the public release of Jeffrey Epstein's files
• The Daily Beast — Critics described Vance as 'squirming' during what they called a damning admission
• Axios — 'We did' mishandle the Epstein files — Vance's direct concession
• PBS NewsHour — VP JD Vance publicly admits the Trump administration mishandled the public release of Jeffrey Epstein files