King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US has sparked controversy, with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) calling on the British monarch to address a sensitive issue during his address to Congress. The Democrat urges King Charles to acknowledge the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who had numerous high-profile connections and died in prison in 2019. As the royal family grapples with its own reputation and the Epstein scandal, Khanna's request highlights the pressure on King Charles to confront the dark legacy of Epstein's crimes and their impact on the victims. The visit marks a significant moment in the strengthening of US-British relations, but the Epstein controversy threatens to cast a shadow over the historic occasion.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday urged King Charles III to acknowledge the victims of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his address to Congress this week, when the monarch will make his first state visit to the U.S. “I am hopeful that King Charles, when he speaks to the Congress, will acknowledge the...
