Vice President JD Vance voiced his support on Tuesday for a bipartisan initiative in Congress aimed at compelling Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, previously known as Prince Andrew, to provide testimony regarding his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This announcement came during an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, amidst new revelations and ongoing investigations into Epstein's connections with various high-profile individuals.
The Vice President's remarks align with recent statements from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has also suggested that Andrew should be willing to share information with American lawmakers. "I saw Keir Starmer said something about this," Vance commented. "I’m certainly open to it."
Vance clarified that while he is in favor of the initiative, the ultimate decision lies with congressional Republicans. He emphasized the importance of their judgment in assessing the potential contributions Andrew could make to the investigation into Epstein's activities and the United States government's handling of his case.
The timing of Vance's comments is notable, as they coincide with Andrew being instructed to vacate his residence at Royal Lodge on the Windsor Castle estate on Tuesday night. The move comes amid reports that King Charles has been increasingly concerned by the allegations surrounding his brother.
The Vice President referred to Justice Department files released on Friday, highlighting what he described as "a pretty incestuous nature to America’s elites." The files in question contain photographs of Andrew with a woman, as well as emails showing that he maintained contact with Epstein for more than two years after the financier's conviction for child sex crimes.
In the interview, Vance also sought to distance President Donald Trump from Epstein, asserting that the newly released files exonerate Trump, who had previously ended his association with Epstein after witnessing behavior he deemed "creepy" towards young women at his Mar-a-Lago club. "President Trump is very much outside of the social circle," Vance stated.
The Vice President continued to criticize the connections between Epstein and other prominent figures, including Bill Gates and Bill Clinton, suggesting that the released documents reflect poorly on them.
Prime Minister Starmer, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of cooperation with the investigation for the sake of the victims. "Anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that," Starmer told reporters. "You can’t be victim-centered if you’re not prepared to do that."
Despite the calls for his testimony, Andrew, who was stripped of his dukedom and princely titles by King Charles in October, has not made any public statement regarding the latest document release. It is worth noting that the House of Representatives does not have the authority to subpoena Andrew due to his status as a foreign national.
As the story continues to unfold, the public eye remains fixed on the implications of the Epstein scandal and the involvement of America's and Britain's elite. With the recent developments and Vance's support, the pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to provide testimony increases, potentially bringing new insights into the high-profile case.
