Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files
Vice President J.D. Vance admitted that the Trump administration “absolutely screwed up” its rollout of the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying officials mishandled their communications and fueled public confusion.
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2 developments- Jul 15Vance says Trump administration ‘screwed up’ communications around Epstein files
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