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Joyce Vance Slams Trump’s Epstein Response as McCarthyism

11/20/2025

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On November 19, 2025, Joyce Vance, a legal expert, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his dismissive response to a reporter's question about the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Vance likened Trump's behavior to a "Joseph McCarthy moment," calling the remark "Quiet, Piggy" inappropriate.
She condemned the lack of decency and urged release of the Epstein files, emphasizing accountability, especially for women seeking justice.

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Story summary

On November 19, 2025, Joyce Vance, a legal expert, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his dismissive response to a reporter's question about the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Vance likened Trump's behavior to a "Joseph McCarthy moment," calling the remark "Quiet, Piggy" inappropriate.
She condemned the lack of decency and urged release of the Epstein files, emphasizing accountability, especially for women seeking justice.