Rep. Ro Khanna Demands King Charles Confront Epstein Ties During US Visit

King Charles III’s visit to Washington, D.C. marks a historic moment for US-UK relations, but Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., insists the occasion should also serve as a platform for justice for Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors. Speaking ahead of a Capitol Hill roundtable with survivors and advocates, Khanna challenged the monarch to use his influence to recognize the victims and affirm that no one is above the law.

“You don’t have to be born a king to have your rights protected,” Khanna said, drawing attention to the ongoing allegations against Prince Andrew, formerly known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew faces accusations of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre when she was trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. These claims, repeatedly documented in the Epstein files, led Charles to strip his brother of royal titles and honors in late 2025. Andrew was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Despite this, Khanna criticizes both King Charles and President Donald Trump for seemingly seeking to move past the Epstein scandal as they celebrate the nation’s milestone anniversary. Trump’s name reportedly appears over a million times in the unredacted Epstein files, underscoring the widespread connections to the trafficking network.

Survivors and their families, including Giuffre’s brother Sky Roberts, emphasize the symbolic importance of the king’s visit. Roberts urged Charles to send a message of solidarity with survivors, a call echoed by Khanna who has spent the past year campaigning for the full release of Epstein-related documents.

Khanna even sent a letter requesting a private audience with King Charles on behalf of the survivors, aiming to keep the spotlight on the scandal during the royal’s US trip. The congressman’s stance is clear: accountability and justice must not be overshadowed by royal pomp or political pageantry.

As King Charles prepares to address a joint session of Congress, the question remains whether he will rise to the moment or sidestep the Epstein legacy that continues to haunt the British monarchy and its ties to powerful figures worldwide. For Khanna and the survivors, the law must take its course — no exceptions.