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Dana Bash to 'OG Epstein conspiracy theorist' Vice President JD Vance - CNN

cnn.com

JD Vance spent hours on Joe Rogan's show appearing to back a Epstein conspiracy theory — raising the question of why a sitting VP lends credibility to unproven claims.

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Dana Bash to 'OG Epstein conspiracy theorist' Vice President JD Vance - CNN

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  • CNN's Dana Bash called Vance the 'OG Epstein conspiracy theorist' after his hours-long Joe Rogan appearance.
  • Vance appeared to back a conspiracy theory Rogan shared about Jeffrey Epstein, lending it unusual political weight.
  • A sitting Vice President platforming unverified claims on a top podcast tests how official credibility shapes public belief.
  • The episode shows how long-form podcast formats can blur the line between casual speculation and political endorsement.
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