Joe Scarborough, co-host of Morning Joe, has launched a scathing attack on House Republicans investigating Jeffrey Epstein, accusing them of shielding allies linked to the disgraced financier. His comments come as the United Kingdom arrests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his association with Epstein.
Scarborough criticised House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer for failing to attend the deposition of Leslie Wexner, the billionaire former CEO of Victoria's Secret. Wexner is named multiple times in the Epstein files but has denied wrongdoing. Scarborough said: 'They don't even show up for his deposition. That tells you how hypocritical and morally bankrupt on this Epstein issue they are.' A source said Comer missed the deposition due to oral surgery.
Scarborough also attacked the GOP for not pursuing consequences for those with ties to Epstein, contrasting it with the UK's actions. 'At least they have shame in Europe, if somebody was hanging out with Jeffrey Epstein, there are consequences. No consequences here,' he said. He accused Republicans of protecting individuals who were 'extraordinarily close' to Epstein and had lied about their relationships.
The House Oversight Committee is deposing individuals linked to Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton and Epstein's former accountant Richard Kahn, as part of a broader inquiry. The push follows President Donald Trump's campaign promise to release full Epstein files, and Congress has compelled the Justice Department to release millions of pages of documents.
Only Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted in connection with Epstein's crimes, which involved the sexual abuse of young women and girls. Epstein died in 2019 before trial. Mountbatten-Windsor, who denies allegations of sexual abuse made by survivor Virginia Giuffre, has been arrested in the UK amid new allegations about sharing sensitive information with Epstein.
