Vance: "We did" mishandle Epstein files release

During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vice President JD Vance admitted that the Trump administration mishandled the release of the Epstein files last year. Vance stated, "guilty," specifically highlighting that the communications regarding the release were poorly managed. This acknowledgment follows criticism that clumsy messaging and puzzling redactions turned the file release into a major political liability, resulting in sustained political pressure on President Trump and his administration regarding the process.