ICYMI, Karoline Leavitt is facing backlash for saying, “We’re moving on from that,” after a reporter questioned her about a new Epstein document released by the Department of Justice during a press briefing on Tuesday.
“We as a nation have an opportunity to send a strong message that we will not protect people who victimize children. That we will stand up for what is right despite what our politics are. That we will cross the aisle, and that we will stand behind survivors for justice,” Stein began.
“We keep hearing our press secretary and our Department of Justice and other government officials saying they’re moving on from this,” she continued. “I wish that we could,” she said, as other survivors and family members of survivors behind her nodded.
“I met Epstein and Maxwell when I was 21 years old. I’m nearly 53 now,” she said. “We cannot move on as survivors of this crime and as citizens of this nation without changing this narrative. So I ask you all to stand behind us and demand accountability for our government because we certainly are going to.”
After survivors spoke out ahead of the hearing, Bondi faced anger and tough questioning from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein-related files. She refused to apologize to survivors in the room, all of whom raised their hands when Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash) asked if they had been unable to meet with the DOJ.
So, it looks like the broader call for accountability shows no signs of letting up.