Rep. Ro Khanna Urges Support for Releasing Epstein Files to Aid Survivors

A Plea for Justice for Survivors

• 💡 Rep. Ro Khanna delivered an impassioned speech on the House floor, deeply moved by the stories of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.
• 📌 He emphasized that this is not a partisan issue but a moral imperative, highlighting the suffering of 14 and 15-year-olds who were solicited, raped, and assaulted.
• ⚠️ Khanna pointed out that victims were ignored by police because Epstein associated with rich and powerful individuals, including presidents and donors.

Bipartisan Support and a Call to Action

• 🤝 Khanna noted that the issue has already garnered bipartisan attention, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking out and Rep. Nancy Mace, a survivor herself, moved to tears.
• 🗣️ He stressed that supporting the survivors and releasing the Epstein files could unite the country, asserting that a nation allowing powerful men to act with impunity has lost its moral compass.
• 🎯 A discharge petition, sponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, aims to release the Epstein files, and Khanna urged for two more Republican signatures to advance it.

Hopes for Presidential and Speaker Action

• 🇺🇸 Khanna suggested that President Trump could still take a positive action by changing his mind and supporting the release of the files.
• 🙏 He appealed to Speaker Johnson, describing him as a good Christian man, to champion justice in this matter.
• ❓ Khanna expressed confusion over the continued opposition, questioning why the nation wouldn't stand with survivors for truth and justice.