Vance emerges as scapegoat in Epstein files storm

A fresh political storm is brewing in Washington as Vice President JD Vance is reportedly being cast as a scapegoat in the White House’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files controversy.

According to The Daily Beast, author Michael Wolff claims internal leaks suggest Vance played a central role in emergency Situation Room meetings last year, where officials debated how to manage fallout from renewed scrutiny of Donald Trump’s past ties to Epstein.

The report alleges Vance pushed for broader document release to ease political pressure, even if it included damaging claims, but met resistance from senior aides who feared political backlash.

Wolff described Vance as “panicked” and politically exposed, while White House insiders reportedly framed him as out of step with Trump’s strategy.

The White House has dismissed Wolff’s claims, calling him unreliable, while Vance’s office has not responded to the allegations. The controversy adds another layer to the long-running Epstein files political saga in Washington.