Vice President JD Vance says he considers himself a “conspiracy theorist” regarding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking on ABC’s “The View” to discuss his new book, Vance was asked about a New York Times report published last week describing closed-door administration meetings on how the government should handle information and related questions concerning Epstein. The Hill and ABC News both report that Vance made the comment when responding to questions about what he has said or implied about Epstein over time and about the reported internal discussions. Vance’s remarks come in the context of renewed public attention to the Epstein case and the documents and records associated with it, including how officials discuss the issue behind closed doors. The sources characterize the “conspiracy theorist” statement as an acknowledgment of his own perspective on the matter, rather than a specific new allegation or disclosure of additional facts. The reports present the comment as a response to the Times coverage and related scrutiny.