Panic World But, still, what about the Epstein files?
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Jan 28, 2026 
Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from California known for tech policy and government accountability, leads a call to keep demanding Epstein-related records. He discusses political fallout, bipartisan maneuvers that pushed transparency, survivors’ needs, why files were delayed, and the cultural and media forces shaping the fight for accountability.
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Epstein Files As A Political Wrecking Ball
- The Epstein files uniquely penetrate culture and break political coalitions by exposing elite impunity.
- Ro Khanna says this issue gives Democrats a path to win back voters tired of corruption and elite immunity.
Bipartisan Gains From Survivor-Centered Strategy
- Bipartisan momentum formed because Khanna built trust across the aisle and centered survivors, not partisanship.
- He credits working respectfully with Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene to secure progress.
Meeting Survivors Changed Khanna's Focus
- Khanna describes meeting survivors and seeing them break down, which changed his priorities.
- He says personal encounters transformed his indifference into a passionate pursuit of transparency and justice.