#271 Ro Khanna - The Internal Failures Undermining America’s Institutions

What It Covers

Representative Ro Khanna discusses his bipartisan effort with Thomas Massie to release Epstein files, revealing 1,200+ survivors, FBI inaction since 1996, and White House obstruction. He addresses institutional failures, child exploitation on Roblox, and proposes wealth taxation reforms.

Key Questions Answered

• •Epstein File Contents: Three critical document types remain unreleased: 302 witness statements from 1,200+ survivors naming abusers, FBI interview memoranda with suspects, and prosecution memos explaining why 58 of 60 original counts against Epstein were dropped in 2007. Justice Department currently redacts abuser names while releasing survivor names.
• •Legislative Strategy: Khanna and Massie introduced inherent contempt legislation allowing Congress to fine Attorney General Pam Bondi up to $10,000 daily for non-compliance. They secured discharge petition signatures from Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and Nancy Mace despite White House pressure. House passed bill unanimously except one member, Senate passed unanimously.
• •Foreign Government Connections: Survivor lawyers confirm ties to Israel and Russian oligarchs in unreleased files. Epstein accumulated $500 million despite no legitimate business, facilitated meetings with Putin, and maintained access to prime ministers and politicians. Documents suggest potential honeypot operation involving foreign intelligence agencies.
• •Online Exploitation Prevention: Parents must maintain paranoia about sleepovers, sports teams, gaming sites like Roblox where predators target vulnerable children without fathers. Khanna became first congressman to challenge Roblox after whistleblower Schlep exposed predators. Companies must prohibit 45-year-old men from communicating with 13-year-old girls on gaming platforms.
• •Wealth Tax Framework: Proposes 1% annual tax on billionaires who make 10% yearly stock returns without paying income or capital gains taxes. Silicon Valley contains $18 trillion wealth across 50-mile radius with five trillion-dollar companies. Suggests taxing borrowing against assets as alternative. Requires eliminating PAC money, implementing 12-year term limits.