Sixteen-year-old Haley Robson found herself trapped in a nightmare orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein. Initially a victim herself, she was coerced into becoming a recruiter, tasked with finding other vulnerable girls for the disgraced financier.
According to police documents from 2006, Robson was paid $200 for each girl she brought to Epstein’s home, a chilling arrangement she likened to being “Heidi Fleiss,” the infamous Hollywood madam. The weight of her actions haunted her for years, a burden of guilt she carried long after escaping Epstein’s influence.
In a harrowing account shared within a documentary series, Robson detailed the process: casually suggesting the idea to friends, driving them to Epstein’s residence, and then waiting, often by the pool, while unspeakable acts occurred. She estimates she brought at least 24 girls into Epstein’s web, a network that expanded through their own recruitment efforts.
Now, Representative Ro Khanna intends to bring Robson as his guest to the State of the Union address, a bold move intended to shine a spotlight on the ongoing pursuit of justice for Epstein’s victims. Khanna’s decision comes amidst growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the case.
Recent polls reveal that half the country is dissatisfied with the investigation, and a staggering 75% believe the government is still concealing crucial information about Epstein’s dealings. Despite the release of millions of pages of documents, many, including Khanna, believe the Department of Justice is withholding vital evidence.
Khanna spearheaded the push for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, believing that unreleased information could expose Epstein’s co-conspirators and finally bring them to justice. He points to ongoing investigations and prosecutions abroad – including those targeting Prince Andrew in Britain and a former prime minister in Norway – as evidence of what’s possible.
Other prominent Democrats are joining Khanna in this effort. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring survivor Dani Bensky, and Representative Robert Garcia will send Annie Farmer, both as a direct challenge to President Trump and a demand for full transparency. Garcia himself will forgo the address, opting instead to participate in a counter-event at the Lincoln Memorial.
This tactic of using the State of the Union to highlight critical issues isn’t new. In 2018, Democrats brought sexual assault survivors during the height of the MeToo movement, and after the January 6th Capitol riot, both parties used the event to underscore their political narratives.
But Khanna’s goal extends beyond simply generating headlines. He’s calling for concrete action: investigations and prosecutions. He believes the time for accountability is now, and that the Department of Justice must finally pursue those who enabled Epstein’s horrific crimes.
Robson’s presence at the State of the Union is a testament to her courage and a stark reminder that the fight for justice is far from over. It’s a demand for truth, a plea for accountability, and a beacon of hope for all those who suffered at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein.
