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When a sitting VP publicly validates an Epstein "conspiracy theory," it's a masterclass in how elite signaling and political tribalism reshape what counts as fringe belief.
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Theory Briefing
- JD Vance made a surprising admission about Epstein files, reportedly exaggerating their significance according to a critic.
- Wiles accused Vance of buying into conspiracy theories, revealing a rare public rift within the political inner circle.
- The episode shows how conspiracy framing is weaponized — insiders decide which theories are legitimate, not evidence alone.