Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration mishandles communications related to Jeffrey Epstein files. Speaking on the issue, Vance characterizes the administration’s handling as improper, saying it “absolutely” “screwed up” the communications surrounding the files and their contents. The reports from multiple outlets cite the same basic claim: Vance criticizes how information connected to the Epstein materials was communicated and managed within the administration. None of the excerpts provided include additional details on what specific communications were mishandled, what documents or records are involved, or what standard or timeline is being applied to assess the handling. The coverage also does not describe any direct response from the Trump administration in the provided summaries. Across the sources, the central point remains Vance’s assertion that the administration’s communication process regarding the Epstein-related materials was mishandled, while the specifics of the dispute are not detailed in the material provided.