Published July 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET · Updated July 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
JD Vance weighs in on the Epstein files and slams Gavin Newsom in a Joe Rogan interview
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JD Vance discussed the Epstein files, U.S. policy toward Iran, and the state of the GOP coalition during a Joe Rogan interview. He also criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom during the appearance.
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