Epstein linked to Israeli ‘deep state’, US intel, says Vance: What we know

US Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview with Joe Rogan that Jeffrey Epstein "seemed to be connected" to elements of the "Israeli deep state" and "highest levels of American intelligence." Vance clarified that while Epstein had connections across the political spectrum in the US, his Israeli connections were primarily with the "left of centre." He also acknowledged that the Trump administration "screwed up" communications regarding the Epstein files, leading to public mistrust.

• An FBI memo from 2020 suggested a source believed Epstein "was a co-opted Mossad agent."
• Epstein had extensive email correspondence with senior Israeli politicians, including former Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and funded Israeli organizations.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied Epstein worked for Israel, stating his relationship with Barak "proves the opposite."
• Vance defended former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, stating he doesn't believe anything malicious occurred when her department held back Epstein files, attributing it to overstating available information.