Deadline: White House "Follow the money"
Feb 18, 2026
Charlie Sykes, conservative commentator and author providing political analysis. Liz Stein, survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network turned advocate. They discuss Les Wexner's ties to Epstein and questions about financial enablement. They cover survivor reactions, grooming tactics, calls for transparency and accountability, and the Oversight Committee’s steps to pursue documents and testimonies.
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Congress Follows The Money
- The House Oversight Committee pursued Les Wexner to follow financial links to Epstein when DOJ has not.
- Lawmakers argue Wexner's wealth enabled Epstein's trafficking network and demand further investigation.
Survivor's Path To Advocacy
- Liz Stein described meeting Ghislaine Maxwell as a college intern and later realizing she was trafficked.
- Her experience propelled her into anti‑trafficking advocacy and connecting survivors with legal groups.
Elite Impunity Is Being Exposed
- The Epstein scandal exposes elite impunity where fame and wealth shield abuse, per Charlie Sykes.
- Survivors are finally being heard as networks across finance and politics face accountability.