Oversight Democrat Calls BS on Ghislaine Maxwell’s Ex-Boyfriend Claiming Ignorance of Epstein Crimes

Rep. James Walkinshaw, a Democrat on the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network, didn’t mince words about the latest testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell’s former boyfriend, billionaire Ted Waitt. Speaking to MSNBC’s Alex Witt, Walkinshaw called Waitt’s claims of ignorance “hard to believe,” given the long-term romantic relationship between Waitt and Maxwell during the time Epstein’s trafficking crimes were ongoing.

Waitt, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, testified last week before the committee, insisting he had no knowledge of any illegal activity tied to Maxwell or Epstein. But Walkinshaw was skeptical. “Maxwell was committing crimes with Epstein at that same time he claimed to have heard no evil and saw no evil,” the Virginia congressman said.

The most common phrase from Waitt’s testimony? “I don’t recall.” Walkinshaw noted that Waitt repeatedly dodged questions by claiming lapses in memory about conversations and events that would presumably reveal some awareness of the crimes. “So I find it hard to believe that you could have no knowledge that your romantic partner was involved in these kinds of very serious crimes,” Walkinshaw said bluntly.

It’s important to note that Waitt has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein or Maxwell’s criminal activities. However, his evasive testimony adds to the suspicion surrounding the inner circles of Epstein’s network, where many powerful figures have sought to distance themselves from the scandal.

Walkinshaw also previewed the committee’s upcoming hearing with former Attorney General Pam Bondi, scheduled for May 29. Bondi agreed to appear only after Democrats threatened contempt charges for her failure to comply with an earlier subpoena. Bondi’s connection to Epstein and Maxwell has been under scrutiny, and her testimony could shed more light on how deep the cover-up and complicity run.

This testimony and the committee’s ongoing investigation underscore the persistent challenge of holding Epstein’s enablers accountable. The reluctance of key figures like Waitt to acknowledge any knowledge of the crimes raises urgent questions about the culture of silence and protection that allowed Epstein’s trafficking ring to operate for years.

We will keep tracking these developments as the Oversight Committee pushes to expose the full extent of this criminal enterprise and the powerful people who helped shield it.