VP Vance suggests Epstein had 'connections' to Israeli intelligence on Joe Rogan pod

Vice President JD Vance has claimed that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with the "highest levels" of Israeli intelligence. Speaking on "The Joe Rogan Experience," one of the most popular podcasts in the United States, Vance stated, "He clearly had connections to the upper, the highest levels, of American intelligence. He clearly had connections to the highest levels of Israeli intelligence."

Vance, who identified himself as "one of the O.G. Epstein conspiracy theorists," also directed strong remarks towards Israelis he accused of hindering ceasefire negotiations with Iran, telling them to "go to hell." His embrace of theories linking Epstein to Israeli intelligence marks a notable stance from a Trump administration official, as these claims have widely circulated since Epstein's death, often veering into antisemitic territory.

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He clearly had connections to the upper, the highest levels, of American intelligence. He clearly had connections to the highest levels of Israeli intelligence.

Despite the proliferation of these theories, no evidence has emerged to support them. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett publicly denied allegations that Epstein worked for Israel or its intelligence agencies last year. Vance further elaborated on Epstein's alleged ties, suggesting connections to the "Israeli deep state" and the Israeli political left, noting Epstein's association with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who has denied wrongdoing.

Vance previously expressed skepticism about the official narrative surrounding Epstein on "The View," calling it "crazy" that a "sex predator" associated with wealthy and powerful individuals could exist without deeper implications. He also alluded to a less-covered conspiracy involving Epstein as the "tax guy" for Jewish billionaire philanthropist Les Wexner.

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I am frankly kind of a conspiracy theory on the Epstein stuff. I think that it’s crazy that you have this guy who is clearly a sex predator who is hanging out with a lot of wealthy and powerful people.