Amex’s Regret: Hundreds of Victim Bookings

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American Express now publicly regrets serving Jeffrey Epstein after files expose hundreds of its card bookings for his young victims, raising alarms about corporate enablement of elite predators.

Story Highlights

Amex admits regret for Epstein client ties as 2026 files reveal hundreds of travel bookings for women and girls via its cards[1].
Florida AG Pam Bondi, under President Trump’s declassification push, released over 3 million pages, spotlighting financial enablers[2].
Prince Andrew arrested on king’s estate for Epstein-linked misconduct, with photos and emails fueling investigations[1].
Victims like over 250 underage girls exploited across Epstein’s network gain long-overdue accountability through ongoing disclosures[2].
Corporate America faces scrutiny for unwittingly aiding trafficking via routine services, demanding stricter compliance[1].

Epstein Files Expose Amex Role in Victim Travel

Jeffrey Epstein used American Express cards to book hundreds of flights for multiple women or girls, according to 2026 file releases. The financier exploited over 250 underage victims across New York, Palm Beach, and Little St. James island from 2006 to 2019. Amex expressed regret to CBS News for serving Epstein as a client after these revelations surfaced. This marks a shift from elite-focused coverage to mainstream corporate complicity. President Trump’s early executive order enabled these disclosures, prioritizing victim justice over elite protection.

Bondi Leads Aggressive File Releases Under Trump Administration

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi released initial Epstein files on February 27, 2025, including flight logs and contacts naming figures like Jimmy Buffett and Naomi Campbell. She received only 200 of thousands of pages from FBI Director Kash Patel and demanded full delivery. Further 2026 batches exceeded 3 million pages, detailing Amex bookings and island flights peaking from Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Bondi stated the files deliver “long overdue accountability” for victims. This Trump-backed transparency counters past delays, frustrating those who shielded perpetrators.

Prince Andrew’s Arrest Signals Elite Reckoning

Prince Andrew faced arrest Thursday before February 20, 2026, on the king’s estate for misconduct tied to Epstein dealings. Photos in the files show him with an unidentified woman, prompting hours of questioning. He previously settled a 2022 civil suit with Virginia Giuffre, deceased in 2025, whose family insists “this is not over.” Emails involve Sarah Ferguson and Peter Mandelson, who apologized for post-conviction Epstein ties. These developments highlight how Epstein leveraged royal and celebrity connections for his network.

New Mexico reopened the Zorro Ranch probe, one of Epstein’s properties. FBI scrutiny grows over incomplete releases, with Bondi pressing Patel amid bipartisan calls for unredacted names from Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie.

Impacts Demand Corporate and Institutional Reforms

Amex faces potential liability and refunds as short-term backlash mounts, with finance sectors reviewing high-risk client screening. Long-term, full disclosures risk exposing Epstein’s enablers across Wall Street, Hollywood, and royalty, advancing victim justice. Over 250 families seek closure after years of elite impunity. Travel and credit industries may tighten controls to avoid facilitating trafficking. Socially, heightened awareness combats networks preying on the vulnerable, aligning with conservative priorities of accountability and limited government protection for predators.

Expert lawyer Mark Stephens outlined Andrew investigation steps, while The Ankler described Epstein’s “influence Ponzi scheme” haunting A-list figures. Uncertainties persist on full file scope due to partial FBI compliance, but core Amex-Epstein links hold firm across reports.