Political Strain Mounts Over Epstein Ties
Vice President JD Vance has intensified requires Prince Andrew to offer testimony earlier than US lawmakers relating to his affiliation with convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Vice President expressed openness to bipartisan congressional efforts throughout latest public remarks, referencing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s earlier statements on the matter.
“I am actually open to it,” Vance commented relating to the potential summons. “Congressional representatives are greatest positioned to find out what info Prince Andrew may contribute to the continuing Epstein investigation.”
Justice Division Recordsdata Gas Scrutiny
Newly launched paperwork from federal authorities embrace images displaying bodily contact between Andrew and a lady at Epstein’s residence, alongside e-mail correspondence indicating continued communication between the royal and Epstein for over two years following Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Vance characterised the revelations as exposing “an incestuous nature amongst America’s elites,” whereas claiming the supplies absolved former President Donald Trump of shut affiliation. “Trump distanced himself from Epstein years earlier than others,” Vance asserted.
Political and Royal Repercussions
Prime Minister Starmer just lately said that anybody possessing Epstein-related info ought to make themselves obtainable to investigators. “A victim-centered method requires full cooperation,” the British chief informed press members.
The royal household eliminated Andrew’s official titles in 2025 following renewed scrutiny of his Epstein connections. Congressional investigators face jurisdictional limitations in compelling overseas nationals to testify, although Andrew beforehand ignored a voluntary deposition request associated to monetary information mentioning “massages for Andrew” and a 2011 e-mail the place he informed Epstein “We’re on this collectively.”
New Particulars Emerge
The newest doc launch reveals Epstein facilitated social introductions for Andrew, together with arranging a 2010 dinner date with a Russian nationwide described in emails as “intelligent, lovely, and reliable.” Data additionally point out Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson provided to attach the convicted intercourse offender with single ladies after his prison conviction.
Andrew has maintained his innocence relating to allegations by Virginia Giuffre, who settled a civil lawsuit in opposition to him in 2022 earlier than her dying final 12 months. The previous prince has not responded to latest requests for touch upon the newest disclosures.
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 whereas awaiting trial on intercourse trafficking costs, with authorities ruling his dying a suicide.
