Majority of Americans Demand Prince Andrew Testify Before Congress Over Epstein Ties
A clear majority of Americans want to see former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor testify before the United States Congress regarding his connections to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This public sentiment emerges as key figures from Epstein's inner circle begin appearing for congressional depositions.
Poll Reveals Strong Public Demand for Royal Testimony
According to an exclusive Daily Mail/JL Partners survey, 53 percent of American respondents believe the former British royal should answer questions about his involvement with Epstein. The poll reveals a slight partisan divide, with 58 percent of Democrats supporting Andrew's testimony compared to 51 percent of Republicans.
Notably, the desire for Andrew to appear before Congress shows a gender gap. Fifty-eight percent of men want the former prince to testify, while only 47 percent of women share that view. This comes as Americans express ongoing frustration with the Justice Department's handling of Epstein documents, with 67 percent believing more files remain to be released.
Congressional Investigation Intensifies
The House Oversight Committee has already begun deposing Epstein associates, with Richard Kahn, Epstein's former attorney and accountant, scheduled to appear on Tuesday morning. Another key figure, Darren Indyke, a former personal lawyer to Epstein, is set for deposition next Thursday.
Lawmakers have expressed interest in questioning both Prince Andrew and former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson. While the House cannot subpoena Andrew directly as a foreign national, Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has suggested the former royal could be invited to testify before the oversight committee on a bipartisan basis.
Epstein Files Continue to Emerge
Attorney General Pam Bondi published additional missing Epstein files this week after congressional pressure. The Department of Justice acknowledged these documents had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently withheld alongside over 3.5 million pages of investigative material related to Epstein.
The newly released files include a stunning allegation against former President Donald Trump by a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted. Bondi herself was subpoenaed by Congress this week as Republicans expressed mounting frustration with the handling of Epstein documents.
Andrew's Extensive Epstein Connections
A Daily Mail analysis reveals Andrew appears in emails and photographs within the Epstein files an astonishing 1,821 times. One controversial image shows the former prince crouching on all fours over a woman lying on the floor, while another photograph depicts him with Epstein and former First Lady Melania Trump at a party in Palm Beach, Florida.
Andrew faced sexual abuse accusations from Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of Epstein's most prominent victims. Although he never admitted guilt, Andrew and other royals reached a settlement with Giuffre in 2022 reportedly worth £12 million.
British Consequences and American Comparisons
In the United Kingdom, Andrew has faced significant consequences for his Epstein associations. He was stripped of his royal titles in October and removed from his residence at Royal Lodge. Last month, both Andrew and former ambassador Peter Mandelson were arrested in England and are under investigation for "misconduct in public office."
Republican Representative Thomas Massie highlighted these British actions during recent congressional discussions, noting: "There's becoming a reckoning in Britain that needs to happen in the United States: a prince lost his title, the ambassador to the United States lost his job. We need to see those same kind of consequences here."
Massie made these remarks alongside Democratic Representative Ro Khanna hours before the House voted on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed overwhelmingly by 427 to 1. Khanna emphasized that "the urgency that the British people have shown in getting justice needs to inspire an urgency here in America."
Bipartisan Support for Accountability
The congressional investigation has drawn participation from prominent figures across the political spectrum. Former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr have all been brought in to give depositions regarding their connections to Epstein.
Lawmakers have praised King Charles for stripping Andrew of his prince title, viewing it as an example of accountability they hope to see mirrored in American institutions. As the investigation continues with more depositions scheduled, pressure mounts for complete transparency regarding Epstein's network and those connected to it.
