Jayapal Announces Epstein Survivor Marijike Chartouni as State of the Union Guest

[Uncle Joe]

SEATTLE, WA — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is today announcing she will be bringing Marijke Chartouni, an Epstein survivor and constituent, as her guest to the State of the Union.

“Thirty years after the FBI first ignored reports of Epstein’s crimes, Pam Bondi’s Justice Department continues to fiddle rather than hold perpetrators to account — even as other countries act decisively,” said Chartouni. “I am attending the State of the Union to remind the House, the Senate, and the Executive that survivors will not remain silent through this continued institutional failure. This injustice cannot be buried, and we will continue to make our voices heard, at every opportunity, until there is truth and accountability for every survivor of Epstein and his ring.”

“While I will not be attending this year’s State of the Union, I am glad to be hosting Marijke to ensure that survivors of Epstein’s horrific abuse are in the room,” said Jayapal. “Marijke, as well as the other survivors, has been so incredibly brave and resilient in their continued work to push for justice. This moment should serve as a reminder to elected officials at all levels of government that the fight for truth will not end until the perpetrators and enablers of these crimes are held accountable.”

https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/02/23/jayapal-announces-epstein-survivor-marijke-chartouni-as-state-of-the-union-guest/

[Raven123]

1. Another day, and another way I'm in awe of the survivors.

[Uncle Joe]

2. It would be something if all of the Democratic Congress were to do something along those lines.

A lot of empty seats in the bottom and great numbers of his accusers in the gallery.

I don't think *rump wants to face them anymore than Bondi, on top of that his mental issues will be crystallized for the nation, and the world.

So I'm thinking there is a distinct possibility that *rump will take a cue (whether laid out deliberately or not) from Bill Maher and just issue a written (as best they can) report of the state of the union.

See Maher's latest (and cosmically timely) "New Rules" segment regarding how the State of the Union has changed over the 20th century for details.

For people who can't tolerate watching Maher, the State of the Union has basically become a substitute for royal pageantry here in the U.S. at the expense Article One and the power of "We the People."