Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is under heavy fire after trying to link top Democrats to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal—a move that quickly backfired and instead sparked fresh calls for the government to release every Epstein-related file without cuts.
On a conservative radio show, Vance claimed that former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden may have played a role in hiding evidence tied to Epstein, the wealthy financier arrested for sex trafficking in 2019 who later died in jail.
Vance gave no proof, and many saw his comments as an attempt to blame Democrats. The backlash came fast, even from some Republicans.
Critics said Vance was using the scandal as a political tool instead of pushing for justice. One viral social media post read: “Stop playing politics. Release all the files, with no blackouts, and let the truth come out—no matter who it hits.”
The anger comes as frustration grows over the slow release of Epstein records. Earlier this year, a batch of court papers revealed dozens of powerful names tied to Epstein’s circle. However, thousands of pages remain hidden, including flight lists, visitor records, and any potential intelligence links.
Democrats quickly hit back, with a DNC spokesperson saying Vance’s claims were just a way to shift focus from Donald Trump’s legal troubles: “If Senator Vance cared about victims, he’d back bipartisan efforts to open the files instead of spreading conspiracies.”
Even Republicans worried his move could backfire. One GOP strategist said, “Every time someone turns Epstein into a partisan fight, it weakens the bigger call for truth. This scandal cuts across both parties and other powerful groups.”
For Epstein’s survivors, the fight is about honesty. An advocacy group said, “Victims deserve the full truth. No cuts, no politics, just facts.”
With public pressure growing, the push to release Epstein’s records is expected to intensify. For Vance, what started as an attack on Democrats has now made him part of a larger fight—one that could reach leaders from all sides.
