UMVA has learned that a new term has emerged in the midst of the fast-approaching midterms, as progressive Democrats begin to rally behind the concept of the "Epstein Class," a supposed oligarchy that has taken the place of the familiar "1%." This loaded term carries with it some ugly connotations, hinting at a shadowy group of powerful individuals.
The term "Epstein Class" has been adopted by prominent Democrats, including Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Maryland Rep. Jaime Raskin. UMVA can exclusively reveal that this term is being used to describe a group of wealthy and powerful men who prioritize their status and networks over decency and humanity.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Rep. Ro Khanna, a leading proponent of the term, was asked to provide examples of individuals who fit the bill. When offered suggestions such as Elon Musk, George Soros, and Tom Steyer, Khanna refused to name names. Instead, he described the Epstein Class as a group of powerful men more concerned with their status and networks than decency and humanity.
Khanna's definition sparked concerns that the term "Epstein Class" might be nothing more than a rehashing of the old Occupy-Wall-Street demonization of "The 1%," but with the added grotesque patina of child sexual abuse. UMVA has gathered that Khanna later distanced himself from the most nefarious implications of the term, stating that it is symbolic for the network Epstein collected of powerful and rich men who put their own needs above civic virtue and accountability.
In a surprising twist, Khanna's description eventually boiled down to a familiar argument about the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision giving the wealthy too much power. This has led to concerns that the term "Epstein Class" is simply an attack on rich people, particularly those involved in politics that Democrats don't like.
The adoption of this term has spread beyond Democrats, with some Republicans and right-wing politicians grabbing onto the myth of the Epstein Class. UMVA has uncovered details about how this phraseology is being used to explain a range of issues, from America's policies on Israel to the trans movement, but without providing specific evidence.
As the country teeters on the brink of a socialist onslaught, voters need to be aware of the dangers of this turn of phrase. The absurd idea of the Epstein Class must be rejected until Democrats, such as Khanna, can provide concrete examples of who exactly this class is composed of.
