JD Vance links Epstein scandal to ‘Democrat billionaires’ as he dodges questions on releasing files

JD Vance: "We know that Jeffrey Epstein had a lot connections with left-wing politicians and left-wing billionaires ... Democrat billionaires and Democrat political leaders went to Epstein island all the time. Who knows what they did." pic.twitter.com/oxtGduWW3L
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Vice President JD Vance accused “Democrat billionaires and Democrat political leaders” of having ties to Jeffrey Epstein, stoking fresh MAGA outrage over the Trump administration’s decision not to release the full “Epstein files.”
Speaking on Fox News’ 'Sunday Morning Futures', Vance mocked Democrats for their sudden interest in the case and suggested high-profile figures on the left had visited Epstein’s island, hinting at unanswered questions about their activities.
JD Vance links Democrats to Epstein, questions past conduct
In his Fox News interview, Vance claimed Democrats ignored the Epstein case during former President Joe Biden’s tenure and argued that Epstein was more closely aligned with them.
“The Democrats have tried to make this whole Epstein thing about anything but the fact that Democrat billionaires and Democrat political leaders went to Epstein island all the time,” Vance said. “Who knows what they did.”
Vance praised Donald Trump for “demanding full transparency” while slamming Biden’s administration for its handling of the matter. He also suggested that House Oversight Committee subpoenas targeting former President Bill Clinton and former first lady Hillary Clinton could reveal more about Democratic ties to Epstein.

JD Vance faces criticism over unreleased files
Vance’s remarks sparked pushback. GOP lawyer George Conway questioned why the Trump administration hasn’t released the files if Democrats were implicated.
If that's so, then why aren't you releasing the files? 🤔 https://t.co/XHhzHCA2Zt
— George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway3d) August 10, 2025
An X user wrote, "Trump was a democrat billionaire back then, @JDVance"
Trump was a democrat billionaire back then, @JDVance
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) August 10, 2025
"It IS known what they did @vp because it was all recorded. And the FBI has the recordings. They always had them because that’s what the operation was. Why else did they scrub the entire island?" Another wrote.
It IS known what they did @vp because it was all recorded. And the FBI has the recordings. They always had them because that’s what the operation was. Why else did they scrub the entire island?
— RightWinger (@eRtwngr) August 10, 2025
"I don’t care what party someone is. Release the files, I don’t care what company they lead, what bank they direct, what side of isle they sit. Trump is in the files a lot, he’s sanitizing what he’s going to release," one posted.
I don’t care what party someone is. Release the files, I don’t care what company they lead, what bank they direct, what side of isle they sit.
— Meccanica (@dictionaryhill) August 10, 2025
Trump is in the files a lot, he’s sanitizing what he’s going to release
Users also questioned Vance, "Since this was going on when JD was like 12, maybe someone should remind him that Trump was a Democrat then as well" and "Soooooo ONLY DEMOCRATS were friends with Epstein."
Since this was going on when JD was like 12, maybe someone should remind him that Trump was a Democrat then as well.
— Doug (@Doug24Seven) August 10, 2025
Soooooo ONLY DEMOCRATS were friends with Epstein 😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Dj Omega Mvp (@DjOmegaMVP) August 10, 2025
One wrote, "Ok, then release the files @JDVance if you have sooooo much dirt on Dems then it should be a problem, right? RIGHT? #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles," while another said, "Who knows what they did? That's why the Epstein files should be released and the public should get to review everything while the legal system does its thing. They're acting like it's some grand thing - it's just another case. That they failed handling so now it's public's turn."
Ok, then release the files @JDVance if you have sooooo much dirt on Dems then it should be a problem, right? RIGHT?#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
— Win the Era (@WinEraPolitics) August 10, 2025
who knows what they did?
— Amor Avhad (@glass_it) August 10, 2025
That's why the Epstein files should be released and the public should get to review everything while the legal system does its thing. They're acting like it's some grand thing - it's just another case. That they failed handling so now it's public's turn.
A user stated, "This is interesting Vance as the logs published haven't shown the destination as you claim."
This is interesting Vance as the logs published haven't shown the destination as you claim.
— Tracey Gallagher (@asmartbrunette1) August 10, 2025
Vance avoided confirming whether he believes unreleased material implicates top Democrats.
When pressed about reports he met with Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to discuss Epstein, Vance confirmed the meeting but denied the topic was raised. “We actually didn’t talk about the Epstein issue at all,” he said. “That was never meant to be the subject of the meeting.”
DOJ releases findings debunking Epstein theories
The Department of Justice recently reaffirmed that Epstein’s 2019 death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center was a suicide, releasing 10 hours of surveillance footage from the night of his death.

The DOJ said the FBI’s review showed no evidence of foul play, no “client list,” and no credible proof that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.
The findings undermined years of speculation and conspiracy theories suggesting Epstein was murdered to protect influential figures. Despite this, the case remains a political flashpoint, with both Trump allies and opponents invoking it to attack the other side.
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