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Mike Pence Calls for Release of All Jeffrey Epstein Files

CBS NewsAugust 5, 20252 min212,194 views
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Call for Transparency on Epstein Files

  • 💡 Former Vice President Mike Pence believes the Trump administration should release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation and prosecution.
  • 📌 Pence emphasized the importance of transparency and holding accountable anyone associated with Epstein.

Protecting Victims and Public Scrutiny

  • 🛡️ While advocating for disclosure, Pence stressed the need to protect the names of victims by excluding them from any public release.
  • ⚖️ He stated that individuals associated with Epstein should be subjected to public scrutiny if the facts warrant it.

Addressing the "Hoax" Claim

  • 🗣️ Pence disagreed with President Trump's characterization of the Epstein matter as a "hoax."
  • 🔍 He pointed out that Epstein's prosecution began under the Bush administration and continued through subsequent administrations, indicating it is not a hoax.
  • ✅ Pence sees no reason why the administration should withhold the files, provided victims' identities are protected.

Victim Numbers and Accomplices

  • 📈 Reporter Julie K. Brown noted that the Justice Department's reported number of over 1,000 victims suggests the existence of accomplices who may have worked with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • ❓ Brown questioned whether an inquiry into potential criminal prosecution for these individuals is warranted.
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