Podcaster Theo Von reached out to Vice President Vance on Wednesday, questioning his changed position regarding the release of files associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender.
Von shared a clip from his October podcast where Vance stated, “Seriously, we need to release the Epstein list, which is important.”
In separate posts, Von expressed his skepticism: “Yeah, what’s changed?”
This criticism aligns Von with a growing number of conservative commentators who previously condemned the Trump administration for not disclosing documents tied to Epstein’s sex trafficking activities.
The Justice Department and the FBI released a memo in July, asserting that Epstein’s death was ruled a suicide and claiming no evidence of a client list connected to financiers and pedophiles has been found.
However, rather than calming the public’s curiosity, this memo intensified demands from the right for greater transparency. Many are now targeting Attorney General Pam Bondi, with Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino also facing scrutiny.
Elon Musk, a former Trump associate, is currently looking for information from Epstein’s electronic records. Right-wing podcaster Megyn Kelly mentioned that Trump felt “humiliated” by Bondi’s actions.
Earlier this year, Bondi had invited conservative influencers to the White House, distributing binders titled “Epstein Files: Phase I.”
She has committed to releasing more information to the public, noting in a past Fox News interview that a comprehensive list of names is waiting for review on her desk.
Bondi and the White House have attempted to control the narrative regarding Epstein.
White House Press Officer Carolyn Leavitt commented on July 7, saying, “She was discussing everything related to Jeffrey Epstein’s documentation and its connection to crime. I’ll let her address that.” Leavitt emphasized the commitment of the FBI and Justice Department to hold wrongdoers accountable.
On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) urged leaders to help guide public discourse towards federal findings regarding Epstein, stating, “What Epstein was involved in was an indescribable evil. We need to respond not just with words but with actions.” He stated his trust in the President, expressing confidence that a resolution would come.
Yet, recent reports indicate ongoing discussions around Johnson’s push for more revelations about Epstein.
