As the fallout from the Epstein files continues to reverberate around the globe, so far, the United States has not arrested anybody connected to the disgraced billionaire. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has arrested former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the United States. Thorbjørn Jagland, former prime minister of Norway has also been arrested and charged with “aggravated corruption” stemming from information found in the massive trove of files related to the investigation.
Not only have no charges been filed by the US government, but the Department of Justice went to great lengths to redact large portions of the files. While officials say the redactions are meant to protect the identity of the hundreds of victims, many believe the redactions are shielding rich and powerful people from the accountability.
This has angered many, including Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) and Ro Khanna (D-California), who have demanded consequences for those accused of wrongdoing.
Bill Handel noted that the US has a lengthy history of protecting the rich and powerful from the consequences from former President Richard Nixon's pardon to the Wall Street bankers who tanked the economy in 2008.
"The point is in overseas, people connected to Epstein are being nailed, and corruption is being nailed. Here, corruption is great. Corruption is accepted," Handel said during his show on Friday (February 27).