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ABC News Reports Vance Defends White House on Epstein Files Transparency

Jun 16, 2026

ABC News clip covers Vice President JD Vance's appearance on The View on June 16, 2026, where he was questioned about a New York Times report on White House handling of Epstein files. Vance defends the administration's transparency, cites the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump, and references emails showing Epstein's animosity toward Trump and Trump's report to police. The segment notes Trump's denial of wrongdoing. Vance promotes his book on faith amid the discussion.

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Axios, NYT Detail White House Epstein Files Meetings and Leak Fears

Jun 16, 2026

The segment opens with a New York Times report on White House Situation Room meetings last summer over handling Epstein files involving Trump. It then covers an Axios report that officials fear NYT reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan obtained audio of those meetings for their upcoming book Regime Change. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, is interviewed about the files, Trump's plane flights, and alleged efforts to limit disclosures. The segment briefly shifts to a separate discussion of a recent Iran-related deal and war.

▶ Source: MS NOW