Vice President JD Vance tells podcast host Joe Rogan that the Trump administration “mishandled” the release of Epstein-related files, according to multiple reports. Vance says the documents should have been released sooner, implying that delays in the release process contributed to the criticism the administration has faced. The comments come amid ongoing Epstein-related scrutiny connected to the confirmation process for the next attorney general, with officials facing questions about how Epstein materials are handled and disclosed. The reporting also highlights that Rogan has publicly criticized the administration’s approach to releasing the records, and Vance’s remarks are presented as a response acknowledging shortcomings in timing and process. Across outlets, the core point is Vance’s admission that the release did not proceed as it should have, paired with the broader political context of current confirmation-related questions tied to Epstein. The articles do not add specific details about which documents were involved or the exact timeline of the release beyond the general claim that it was not handled appropriately.