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Kevin O'Leary Faces Backlash for Epstein Comments

7/22/2025

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Kevin O’Leary sparked outrage during a CNN discussion by downplaying the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, asserting that Americans are more focused on economic struggles than the victims' plight. Despite host Abby Phillip referencing polls indicating Republican interest in Epstein documents, O’Leary's comments were met with fierce criticism for minimizing a grave issue.

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Kevin O’Leary sparked outrage during a CNN discussion by downplaying the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, asserting that Americans are more focused on economic struggles than the victims' plight. Despite host Abby Phillip referencing polls indicating Republican interest in Epstein documents, O’Leary's comments were met with fierce criticism for minimizing a grave issue.