Epstein Survivor: US Billionaires Are Modern Royalty
The discourse around Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes has ignited a provocative comparison, suggesting that the United States, rather than adhering to a traditional monarchy, has cultivated its own distinct form of royalty: the billionaire class. This perspective argues that the unchecked power, influence, and perceived lack of accountability possessed by some of America’s wealthiest individuals mirror, and in some ways surpass, the privileges historically associated with European aristocracy.
This notion of an American “billionaire class” as a form of royalty stems from observations about how these individuals operate within society. Unlike European royals, who often hold purely ceremonial roles and are subject to societal scrutiny and even legal consequences in their home countries, the US billionaire class is seen as wielding significant, often indirect, political and economic power.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood