Vance says he’s worried about potential taping of Situation Room discussions about Epstein

Published June 18, 2026 3:56pm ET



Vice President JD Vance said he is worried people are taping highly sensitive conversations in the White House’s Situation Room, after a New York Times report on a meeting held in the location discussing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

Last week, two New York Times reporters released an excerpt of their new book detailing meetings held in the highly secure Situation Room, which centered on conversations top officials, including Vance, had about how to approach the Epstein case.

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