On February 19, former Prince Andrew long shadowed by controversy over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on his 66th birthday. The Duke of York, now formally known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The development adds another chapter to a scandal that has trailed him for years.
King Charles III responded briefly to the news, stating that the legal process should move forward without interference.
That same evening on Jesse Watters Primetime, the Fox News host pivoted from Andrew’s arrest to defend Donald Trump and his administration. Watters argued that Trump’s presidency had been “extremely transparent” and referenced the Justice Department’s recent release of documents connected to the Epstein investigation. According to Watters, the broader Epstein story has already ensnared powerful figures and remains far from over.
He also suggested that political opponents once hoped the Epstein matter would politically damage Trump, but claimed that effort failed. Watters concluded by saying the full impact of the unfolding disclosures remains uncertain.
However, many viewers pushed back strongly on social media. Critics accused Watters of overstating the transparency of the document release, noting that the Department of Justice redacted victims’ names and removed personally identifying details before publication. Some questioned whether all relevant materials had truly been made public, while others accused the host of deflecting from accountability.
Still, a portion of his audience supported the broader call for accountability, expressing hope that anyone involved in wrongdoing regardless of status would face consequences.
Later that day, President Trump addressed reporters aboard Air Force One when asked about Andrew’s arrest and whether associates of Epstein in the United States might eventually face charges.
Trump responded by saying he had been “totally exonerated” in past matters related to the controversy. He described Andrew’s arrest as “very sad,” particularly for the royal family, and spoke respectfully about King Charles III, who is expected to visit the United States in the near future.
The renewed focus on Epstein’s network both in the United Kingdom and the United States has once again raised broader questions about transparency, accountability, and how institutions handle powerful individuals accused of serious misconduct.
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