Democrat Lawmaker DESTROYS Innocent Men

A Democrat congressman’s dramatic public naming of six men allegedly connected to Jeffrey Epstein has backfired spectacularly, with four of the individuals having virtually no connection to the convicted sex trafficker, raising serious questions about reckless political grandstanding at the expense of innocent people’s reputations.

Story Snapshot

Rep. Ro Khanna read six names into Congressional Record on February 10, 2026, claiming DOJ improperly redacted them from Epstein files
Deputy AG Todd Blanche revealed four of the six men appeared in only one document with no Epstein connection whatsoever
Khanna accused DOJ of cover-up while shifting blame for his error to the department rather than acknowledging his reckless accusations
Bipartisan file review with Rep. Thomas Massie preceded the naming, but facts show minimal documentation for most individuals

Khanna’s Floor Speech Exposes Innocent Men

Rep. Ro Khanna took to the House floor on February 10, 2026, dramatically reading six names of “wealthy, powerful men” he claimed the Department of Justice improperly redacted from Epstein files. The California Democrat, who co-authored the Epstein Files Act, accused the DOJ of orchestrating a cover-up to protect elite figures. Among those named were Leslie Wexner, former Victoria’s Secret owner, and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World. Khanna’s theatrical presentation implied these men bore criminal connections to Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, leveraging congressional immunity under the Speech or Debate Clause to make accusations without legal consequences.

Deputy AG Reveals Four Names Had No Epstein Connection

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche swiftly dismantled Khanna’s allegations, revealing that four of the six men appeared in only a single document with absolutely no connection to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. The Trump administration official stated these names had “NOTHING to do with Epstein,” exposing the congressman’s reckless disregard for due diligence before publicly tarnishing reputations. Even the two more extensively referenced individuals—Wexner and Sulayem—were not proven guilty of crimes. Wexner’s representatives emphasized he cooperated fully with authorities as an information source in 2019, never as a target. Rep. Thomas Massie, who conducted the bipartisan file review with Khanna, acknowledged the files don’t prove guilt despite noting Wexner’s designation as a co-conspirator in one FBI document.

Democrats Blame DOJ for Their Own Mistakes

Rather than accepting responsibility for falsely implicating innocent individuals, Khanna continued attacking the DOJ for its redaction practices. He suggested that finding six improperly redacted names indicated countless others remained hidden, framing his error as proof of institutional corruption rather than his own failure to verify connections before going public. This represents a dangerous precedent where elected officials exploit congressional protections to make unsubstantiated accusations, then deflect accountability when facts prove them wrong. The episode strains Congress-DOJ relations under the Trump administration, with Attorney General Pam Bondi facing additional scrutiny over allegations she monitored congressional file searches, though these spying claims remain unverified beyond partisan accusations.

Reputational Damage and Political Fallout

The incident highlights the weaponization of Epstein files for political theater at the expense of constitutional principles like due process and the presumption of innocence. Four men now have their names permanently entered into the Congressional Record alongside a notorious sex trafficker despite having no meaningful connection to his crimes. This reckless approach undermines legitimate transparency efforts and the pursuit of justice for Epstein’s actual victims. The long-term implications include heightened partisan distrust, precedent for congressional overrides of redactions, and erosion of trust in both legislative oversight and DOJ transparency protocols. For conservatives, this episode exemplifies the left’s willingness to sacrifice individual rights and reputations for political gain, demonstrating why accountability must extend to those making accusations, not just those being accused.