JD Vance surprised attendees with a spirited defense of Donald Trump over the Epstein files, insisting the former relationship was hostile — not friendly. Read on to discover the full story!
Speaking at a Turning Point USA event on April 15, 2026, Vance, 41, argued that when Trump labeled the Epstein files a "hoax" he meant the notion that the two were close pals. He pointed to emails in the Justice Department dump and said people in Palm Beach "knew everybody," arguing the messages show mutual dislike.