A heated exchange on CNN's Newsnight has thrust author Leigh McGowan into viral fame after she sharply mocked Republican commentator Scott Jennings for his casual take on the delayed release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. Jennings remarked that people should not 'get our knickers in a twist' over the Justice Department's lapse in meeting the legal deadline for unveiling documents tied to Epstein's sex trafficking offences.
McGowan, in a biting response, highlighted the horror of child rape allegations with sarcasm. By 21 January 2026, the clip had garnered millions of views across various social media channels.
