Vice President Vance stated that he considers himself a conspiracy theorist in relation to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This admission occurred during an appearance on ABC's 'The View' on June 16, 2026, where he discussed his new book. The discussion was prompted by a New York Times article that reported on closed-door meetings within the administration regarding the management of information related to Epstein.
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Vance identifies as a conspiracy theorist regarding Epstein during ABC appearance
Vice President Vance acknowledged his self-identification as a conspiracy theorist concerning Jeffrey Epstein during an interview on ABC's 'The View.' His comments followed a New York Times report about administration meetings on handling Epstein-related matters.
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