A senior Democratic member of the U.S.House Oversight Committee has called for Vice President JD Vance to testify under oath regarding his alleged involvement in discussions related to the handling of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein.According to remarks made by Rep.

Robert Garcia (D-CA) during an appearance on MS NOW, recent reporting from the New York Times suggests that Vance may have led or participated in meetings at the White House Situation Room concerning how to address fallout from the Epstein files.

Garcia argued that these meetings allegedly included senior officials such as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, FBI Director Kash Patel, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

He claimed the discussions centered on strategy related to the Epstein case, including efforts he characterized as attempts to influence public perception or exonerate President Donald Trump.Garcia stated that, based on this reporting, both Vance and other officials should be compelled to testify before the committee led by Rep.James Comer (R-KY).

The congressman emphasized that prior to the reported information, there was no public awareness that the vice president was allegedly involved in Situation Room discussions tied to Epstein-related matters.He argued that such involvement, if confirmed, raises serious oversight concerns and warrants direct questioning under oath.The claims have not been independently verified within the article beyond references to media reporting and Garcia’s statements.

The piece frames the situation as an emerging political controversy centered on transparency, executive branch decision-making, and the handling of sensitive investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.It also highlights ongoing partisan tensions within Congress regarding oversight of the executive branch and high-profile investigations.