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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Crisnel Longino

JD Vance Slammed as 'Terrible Politician' After Dodging the Epstein Question and Pivots to Trump Praise Instead

Critics labeled the incident as a political blunder that revealed deeper weaknesses when JD Vance was accused of sidestepping a clear question concerning Jeffrey Epstein in favor of defending Donald Trump. (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr CC BY-SA 4.0)

A tense exchange has put JD Vance under scrutiny after he appeared to dodge a direct question about Jeffrey Epstein and instead pivoted to defend Donald Trump. Critics quickly branded the moment a political misstep, arguing it exposed deeper vulnerabilities in how he handles high-pressure questions.

The confrontation unfolded during a public event where a student pressed Vance on Epstein related concerns. Rather than delivering a clear answer, Vance redirected the discussion towards Trump's character, triggering immediate criticism online. One viral comment summed up the mood bluntly, calling him a 'terrible politician.'

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