Epstein Survivor Vows to Stage White House Protest During King Charles's State Visit
An Epstein survivor has declared her intention to wait outside the White House to confront King Charles during his upcoming state visit to the United States. Rina Oh, who was groomed and sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein from age 21, plans to organize a mock tea party at the White House gates, featuring an empty chair reserved for the Monarch to join survivors in conversation.
Demands for Royal Action on Mental Health Funding
Oh's campaign focuses on compelling the Royal Family to demonstrate genuine care for survivors by funding therapy costs for Epstein's victims. Her calls have garnered support from World Without Exploitation, a leading US anti-trafficking organization. She emphasizes that survivors need tangible action, not apologies, stating, "We want action. If he were really sorry, he would support the victims by making sure they get proper mental health treatment."
King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled to visit the US in late April to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, where they will meet President Trump and address Congress. Despite a request from Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, who spearheaded the release of the Epstein Files, for the King to meet victims, it is understood that Charles will not be able to do so due to ongoing UK police investigations related to Epstein.
Royal Family's Position and Investigative Concerns
Metro reports that the King and Queen's stance is influenced by fears that any meeting with survivors could prejudice investigations into the King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew has denied allegations of sexual abuse made by Virginia Giuffre. In an October statement, the King and Queen expressed that "their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse."
Oh, a New Jersey resident, remains undeterred, stating, "I don't mind gathering a group and going to Washington. We'll just sit in and have afternoon tea in front of the White House gates. I'll just sit outside and wait for him." She proposes setting up a guest chair with a sign reading "reserved for King Charles."
Urgent Need for Expanded Mental Health Support
Oh highlights the critical need for mental health care, noting that many survivors are "a complete mess" and "non-functional." Currently, the US Virgin Islands operates a $10 million mental health fund for some Epstein survivors, financed by a settlement from JPMorgan Chase Bank over alleged links to Epstein's trafficking. However, this fund is limited to approximately 200 survivors involved in past lawsuits and is set to expire in 2028. The FBI and Department of Justice estimate Epstein had over 1,000 victims.
Oh urges the Royal Family to fund therapy for survivors not covered by the Virgin Islands program and to replace the fund after 2028. She warns, "Victims need continuing mental health care. If they have to stop and go cold Turkey in 2028, it may actually cause them to regress." She adds that such support would validate the King's expressed sympathy for survivors without being an admission of wrongdoing.
Backing from Advocacy Groups and Royal Mental Health Initiatives
World Without Exploitation's national director, Lauren Hersh, endorsed Oh's demand, stating, "Providing comprehensive mental health support is not only necessary—it is a moral obligation. If the royal family were to fund these services, it would send a powerful and long-overdue message."
Oh points to the Royal Family's history of mental health advocacy as a reason they should assist Epstein's survivors. King Charles is patron of Combat Stress, supporting mental health treatment for military personnel with trauma, and highlights mental health importance as patron of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The Prince and Princess of Wales have launched initiatives like the "Heads Together" campaign and contributed to suicide prevention efforts.
Additional Proposals for Survivor Support
Beyond therapy funding, Oh suggests the Royal Family establish a scholarship fund for vocational training and higher education for survivors. She explains, "Before they met Jeffrey Epstein, a lot of these girls had career aspirations and dreams, and he crushed them. A lot of victims never graduated from high school or went to college or had a career." Oh herself is set to begin a Master's in Fine Arts in June, underscoring the importance of purpose for recovery.
Other survivors, like Teresa Helm, have expressed disappointment over the King's inability to meet victims, believing such gatherings could aid police investigations. As the state visit approaches, Oh's protest plans highlight ongoing demands for accountability and support in the aftermath of Epstein's crimes.
