President Trump and Vice President Vance have come out swinging against what they call a fabricated story about a supposed high-level meeting on the Epstein case, according to The Hill.
Reports surfaced Wednesday from CNN claiming a gathering was set to occur at the vice president’s residence to strategize over releasing audio and transcripts tied to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent discussions with Ghislaine Maxwell, but both leaders have shot down the narrative as pure fiction.
CNN’s story suggested that heavy hitters like Vance, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Blanche himself would attend this alleged meeting.
The idea of such a powerhouse lineup discussing the Epstein files sounds intriguing, if only it weren’t, as Vance’s team put it, “pure fiction.” Let’s not fall for clickbait dressed as journalism.
President Trump didn’t mince words, calling the report a “hoax” and a distraction orchestrated by political opponents. “Look, the whole thing is a hoax,” Trump declared. If there’s a diversion at play, it’s worth asking who benefits from stirring this pot.
Vice President Vance echoed the sentiment, dismissing the story outright. “I saw it reported today, and it’s completely fake news,” Vance stated. When even the VP has to play fact-checker, you know the media’s lost the plot.
Adding to the rebuttal, Vance’s communications director, William Martin, clarified there was never any meeting scheduled at the VP’s residence to hash out Epstein-related strategy.
That’s a pretty definitive shutdown of CNN’s scoop. Perhaps it’s time for some outlets to double-check their sources before hitting publish.
While this meeting rumor fizzles, the backdrop of the Epstein saga remains very real, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche having met twice recently with Ghislaine Maxwell, a key figure tied to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking and serving a 20-year sentence, is no small player in this ongoing controversy.
The administration faces growing calls to release more details from the Epstein files, a demand that’s hard to ignore given the public’s thirst for clarity on this murky chapter. Transparency isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a necessity when trust in institutions hangs by a thread.
Yet, President Trump has made it clear he’s not in the loop on Maxwell’s specific discussions with Blanche. “I don’t know, I could ask you that question,” Trump remarked. It’s a candid admission, though one wonders if the left will spin this as deliberate detachment rather than honest governance.
Separately, Maxwell’s recent transfer from a federal prison in Florida to one in Texas has raised eyebrows, especially as her legal team pushes an appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn her conviction. Trump, for his part, noted he wasn’t informed about the move. “I didn’t know about it at all,” he said, suggesting such transfers aren’t unusual.
Still, the timing of the transfer, amid her high-profile appeal, adds another layer of intrigue to an already complex story. When every move is scrutinized, even routine decisions can fuel speculation.
Let’s not forget the bigger picture: the Epstein case remains a lightning rod for those frustrated with elite accountability—or the lack thereof. The public deserves answers, not half-baked rumors about nonexistent meetings.
Back to the CNN report, the FBI declined to comment when approached by The Hill, which only deepens the sense that this story was built on shaky ground. If major players won’t even dignify the rumor with a response, that speaks volumes.
The danger here isn’t just one bad story; it’s the erosion of trust in a media landscape already on thin ice with many Americans. When outlets push narratives like this alleged meeting without solid evidence, they hand ammunition to those who argue the press prioritizes sensationalism over substance.
Trump and Vance are right to call out this kind of reporting, not because it’s a personal slight, but because it distracts from real issues—like the Epstein files—that deserve serious attention. Let’s hope this serves as a wake-up call for journalists to stick to facts, not fiction. If the goal is to inform, then speculation masquerading as news helps no one.