Leave it to a California Democrat to turn what should be a dignified diplomatic visit into a woke spectacle. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) is demanding that King Charles III meet with Jeffrey Epstein victims when the British monarch visits Capitol Hill next month to address a Joint Meeting of Congress.
Khanna's request, revealed in an interview with Fox News, represents yet another example of progressive Democrats hijacking important diplomatic events to push their preferred narratives. Instead of focusing on strengthening the crucial U.S.-UK alliance or addressing the real crises facing American families, this Silicon Valley liberal wants to turn the King's historic visit into a grievance session.
"I want King Charles to meet with Epstein victims and others when he comes to Capitol Hill," Khanna told Fox News, apparently believing that American legislative proceedings should revolve around his personal agenda rather than national interests.
Democrats' Misplaced Priorities
While hardworking Americans are struggling with inflation, border chaos, and the aftermath of the disastrous Biden years, Democrats like Khanna remain obsessed with sideshows that do nothing to improve people's daily lives. This is the same party that spent years chasing Russian collusion hoaxes while ignoring the fentanyl crisis killing our children.
The timing couldn't be more revealing. As President Trump works to restore America's standing on the world stage and rebuild our international alliances, progressive Democrats are scheming to turn diplomatic visits into progressive theater.
"This shows exactly why voters rejected the Democrat agenda in 2024 – they're more interested in virtue signaling than actual governing," said one GOP source familiar with congressional protocols.
King Charles's visit should be an opportunity to strengthen the special relationship between our nations and advance American interests. Instead, Khanna wants to turn it into another woke publicity stunt that serves no one except his progressive base back in California.
Will Republicans on Capitol Hill allow Democrats to hijack this important diplomatic moment, or will they ensure the focus remains on America First priorities where it belongs?