Where's the Epstein accountability in the US? A panel discussion

This CNN panel discussion (0:00) focuses on the apparent lack of accountability in the United States regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, especially following the release of the Epstein files.

Key points include:

Trump's comments and perceived lack of empathy (0:00-1:25): The discussion opens with President Trump's response to Prince Andrew's arrest, where Trump emphasizes his "exoneration" and expresses sadness for the royal family, a tone some panelists find inappropriate given the severity of the Epstein case.

DOJ's stance and public demand for accountability (1:51-3:39): A former Deputy Attorney General under Trump stated the DOJ found no prosecutable evidence in the initial Epstein files. Panelists question this, highlighting the public's strong desire for further investigation and accountability. They also mention that President Trump was the one who released the files, unlike previous administrations.

Prominent names in the Epstein files (3:40-6:32): The panel lists several well-known individuals mentioned in the files, including Howard Lutnik, RFK Jr., Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Les Wexner, and President Clinton, noting that most have yet to face consequences.

Les Wexner's lack of contact with authorities (6:33-7:00): The discussion highlights that billionaire Les Wexner, a significant source of Epstein's wealth, denies ever being contacted by the FBI or DOJ regarding the investigation.

"Spiritual sickness" and societal decay (8:13-10:49): Dr. Cornel West introduces the concept of a "spiritual sickness" in American society, characterized by a focus on "money, money, money, power, power, power" without mechanisms for accountability, particularly for the powerful. He suggests that the Epstein case is just the "peak of the iceberg" of this societal decay and emphasizes the need for a "renaissance of integrity, honesty, decency, and service to others." The panel also touches upon how deeply integrated figures like Wexner are within society, suggesting that uncovering their potential involvement could lead to the "beginning of an empire beginning to fall" (10:34).