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Vance Alleges Epstein Tied to Israeli Deep-State Network

7/16/2026

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Vice President JD Vance discussed Epstein’s alleged intelligence ties on Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
JD Vance said Epstein was linked to Israeli deep-state elements and acknowledged that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration mishandled communications about Epstein files.
Released files show that Epstein emailed Defence Minister Ehud Barak and Mossad veteran Yoni Koren, and that a 2020 FBI memo recorded a belief that he was a co-opted Mossad agent.

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Vice President JD Vance discussed Epstein’s alleged intelligence ties on Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
JD Vance said Epstein was linked to Israeli deep-state elements and acknowledged that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration mishandled communications about Epstein files.
Released files show that Epstein emailed Defence Minister Ehud Barak and Mossad veteran Yoni Koren, and that a 2020 FBI memo recorded a belief that he was a co-opted Mossad agent.