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White House Meets, VP Vance Demands Epstein Inquiry, Trump Refuses

6/11/2026

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JD Vance Demands Disclosure

Senior officials gathered in the White House Situation Room, a national-security bunker, to address the Epstein file fallout.
Jacob Reses, chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, will leave the administration at the end of summer 2026.
Vice President JD Vance appeared panicked and urged releasing Epstein files and a congressional inquiry.
President Donald Trump rejected disclosure, snapped at aides, and staff avoided Epstein topic around him.

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Reses Resigns

Jacob Reses said he will resign after learning his wife expects their first child.
The Trump administration will see Reses, chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, leave by summer 2026.
Vance praised Reses, an advisor who worked for Heritage Action and Senator Josh Hawley.
Susie Wiles called him ally, husband of Rachel Altman, outreach director, Foundation for American Innovation.

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JD Vance Demands Disclosure

Senior officials gathered in the White House Situation Room, a national-security bunker, to address the Epstein file fallout.
Jacob Reses, chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, will leave the administration at the end of summer 2026.
Vice President JD Vance appeared panicked and urged releasing Epstein files and a congressional inquiry.
President Donald Trump rejected disclosure, snapped at aides, and staff avoided Epstein topic around him.

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