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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 19
JD Vance Echoes Epstein-Mossad Claims on 1 Joe Rogan Podcast
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jul 19

JD Vance Echoes Epstein-Mossad Claims on 1 Joe Rogan Podcast

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 19

Summary

  • JD Vance said on Joe Rogan’s podcast that Jeffrey Epstein had ties to the “highest levels” of Israeli intelligence, amplifying a long-running conspiracy theory.
  • Joe Rogan framed Epstein as widely seen as linked to Mossad, and Vance broadened that claim by saying he could have been tied to Mossad, the CIA or another “deep state.”
  • Millions of U.S. government files released on Epstein have not produced conclusive proof that he worked as a Mossad agent or asset, a gap Vance acknowledged.
  • The remarks revive a fault line on the right, where Epstein-related conspiracy theories have remained a source of tension among conservatives.

Insights

With no proof from released files, why does the Epstein spy theory persist at the highest levels of government?
How did Epstein's network successfully infiltrate and corrupt hundreds of major American companies and universities?
What are the global security risks when top officials speculate publicly about allied intelligence operations?