Rep. Ro Khanna
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So they have zero credibility around this issue, and that's why it took the dramatic step of having to go to the House floor to put the pressure on getting some kind of accountability.
I'm more concerned about the predators who aren't being prosecuted, right?
If there was a balance, there are more people who have gotten away with things who are part of this Epstein class than who are being branded in a witch hunt.
And I don't subscribe or want a witch hunt in any way.
But the real issue here is the people who are being protected.
two tiers of justice in America.
The real issue is people with power and wealth using it to be above the law and escape even investigation or prosecution.
And the names who have been exposed are people who have sent emails, like Bill Gates.
I'm not saying he did anything criminal, but just the fact that he is corresponding and not been asked, what did you see?
I mean, it is shocking to the conscience.
Now, do I think that if someone sent an email to Epstein before Epstein was convicted or if someone showed up before Epstein was convicted to an event that they should be shamed?
No, there always has to be context.
But right now what I've seen is far more on the end of no accountability than on the side of some kind of witch hunt.
Rich and powerful people who feel entitled that they can use that wealth to be above the law.
They're billionaires like Jensen Wong, who are public-spirited.