Washington D.C. – Web Desk: US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had “very clear ties” to Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, and accused Israeli elements of trying to influence American public opinion to prolong the war with Iran .
Allegations of Mossad Ties
In a three-hour interview on the Joe Rogan podcast, Vance alleged that Epstein was connected to “the highest levels of Israeli intelligence.” Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, died in custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges .
Israeli Influence Campaign
Vance said Israeli actors are running an “extremely well-funded campaign” aimed at shaping US public opinion and undermining negotiations with Iran. He claimed these actions are intended to keep the war going “indefinitely, without any clear objective” .
Call for Reassessment
Vance emphasized the need to reassess US-Israel ties, adding that “Israeli blackmail did not force the United States to engage in war with Iran” .
