Pablo Torre Finds Out The Congressman Who Unlocked the Epstein Files
Jan 8, 2026
Ro Khanna, a U.S. Representative from Silicon Valley and a key figure behind the Epstein Transparency Act, joins the conversation to discuss his groundbreaking efforts to release Epstein files that expose elite misconduct. He critiques Congress's exclusion from war decisions and emphasizes the need for accountability among powerful individuals, framing Epstein’s case as a symbol of broader elite unaccountability. Khanna also shares insights on AI’s impact on jobs, proposing a tech social contract, and the importance of restoring public trust in democracy.
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Congress Learned War News On Social Media
- Ro Khanna learned about the Venezuela operation on X and not from official briefings.
- He highlights Congress's impotence on war and peace despite being on Armed Services Committee.
Epstein Files As A Moral Reckoning
- Khanna frames the Epstein scandal as a moral reckoning about elites who faced no consequences.
- He calls the disclosures one of the greatest scandals in American history for that reason.
How The Transparency Act Began
- Khanna describes the Epstein Transparency Act as a bipartisan push he co-led with Thomas Massie to force files public.
- The law produced thousands of documents including flight logs and emails that named prominent people.