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Rhiannon12866

(258,152 posts) Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:30 PM Apr 28

'King Charles ignored them': Top Dem says royals snubbed Epstein survivors during U.S. visit - The Weeknight - MS NOW

As Trump hosted King Charles III at the White House, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) was among lawmakers at a roundtable for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. She joins The Weeknight to discuss accountability, survivor advocacy, and the growing pressure on Washington to act. - Aired on 04/28/2026.

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'King Charles ignored them': Top Dem says royals snubbed Epstein survivors during U.S. visit - The Weeknight - MS NOW (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Apr 28 OP

while some brits are involved in epstein it is US domestic matter. not the king's business IMO msongs Apr 28 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author stopdiggin Apr 28 #2

Us domestic matter intelpug Apr 29 #6

they thought that they were to be a feature of this visit? really? stopdiggin Apr 28 #3

There was an oblique reference in the speech. yorkster Apr 29 #4

Thanks so much for pointing that out, important information Rhiannon12866 Apr 29 #5

thank you. do appreciate that someone caught that - and thought to bring it forward! stopdiggin Apr 29 #7

charles' mission and position included inspiration of the audience of one's better angels rampartd Apr 29 #8

I thought it was a good speech, too - But I'm doubtful that the felon-in-chief will listen Rhiannon12866 Apr 29 #9

msongs

(74,099 posts)

1. while some brits are involved in epstein it is US domestic matter. not the king's business IMO

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:34 PM

Apr 28

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intelpug

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6. Us domestic matter

Reply to msongs (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:50 AM

Apr 29

Agreed 100 percent. As bad as it is the Epstein matter has nothing at all to do with American British relations or history, It has nothing to do with King Charles either in his official capacity

stopdiggin

(15,615 posts)

3. they thought that they were to be a feature of this visit? really?

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:49 PM

Apr 28

With no ill will toward survivors - I wonder who might have been advising them so?
Because it doesn't seem at all likely .... In fact, quite naive.
(in terms of statecraft / diplomacy, etc., ... )

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yorkster

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4. There was an oblique reference in the speech.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:21 AM

Apr 29

It sounded that way to me at the time and later Lawrence O'Donnell mentioned the line and confirmed that an aide to King Charles said the victims were on his mind when he spoke those words.
It may have been mentioned when Lawrence was speaking with Ro Khanna or perhaps a bit before that.
Not much I know but something...

Rhiannon12866

(258,152 posts)

5. Thanks so much for pointing that out, important information

Reply to yorkster (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:38 AM

Apr 29

stopdiggin

(15,615 posts)

7. thank you. do appreciate that someone caught that - and thought to bring it forward!

Reply to yorkster (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 02:50 AM

Apr 29

meaningful info - and a meaningful act!

rampartd

(4,901 posts)

8. charles' mission and position included inspiration of the audience of one's better angels

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 04:03 AM

Apr 29

charlie must convince that audience that he can bestow some unimaginable honor and a crown jewel if trump will kindly just become the leader he claims to be. neat statesmanship IF he can pull it off.

charles address to congress will be ranked highly among american historical speeches, british as well

????? grammar

what is the possessive singular of "audience of one?"
should Audience be capitalized?

Rhiannon12866

(258,152 posts)

9. I thought it was a good speech, too - But I'm doubtful that the felon-in-chief will listen

Reply to rampartd (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 04:07 AM

Apr 29

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