Indian American comedian and podcaster Akaash Singh has once again found himself at the center of a heated online conversation, this time following remarks made during a recent episode of the “Flagrant” podcast, which he co-hosts with Andrew Schulz.
The discussion touched on U.S. immigration enforcement, political accountability, and the continued secrecy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. As the conversation turned to federal deportation efforts, Schulz questioned the narrative often used by authorities to justify aggressive immigration enforcement, as per the clip on X.
“If you see it with your own eyes, you know exactly what happened. And there’s something disgusting that’s happening, not only in Minneapolis, I’m sure it’s happening other parts of the United States, where it’s ice is under the guise of security, right? Under the guise of safety, because that’s what they’re doing, right? Is every time something horrific happens, they keep going, but look at the paedophiles we got. Look at the murderers we got.
Look at all the violent criminals we got. I looked at the numbers. It’s 5% of the people they deported are violent criminals.”
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Singh responded with a sharp, provocative remark that quickly spread across social media. “Yes. There’s probably more paedophiles in the Oval Office.”
Schulz continued by linking the issue to the government’s failure to release the Epstein files, escalating the criticism.
“If you bring up another fucking pedophile about deporting and you’re not releasing the Epstein list, just shut the fuck up all of you.
Yes. I don’t want to hear anything else about, oh, we got to deport the pedophiles. They’re right here.
They’re right here. They’re a list of them and you’re not exposing it.”
The comments arrive amid ongoing controversy over the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan law that legally required the U.S. Department of Justice to make all Epstein-related files public by mid-December 2025. That deadline has passed, with most documents still unreleased. DOJ officials have cited extensive review processes and the need to protect victim identities, while critics argue the delay erodes public trust and accountability.
At the same time, the Trump administration has significantly expanded federal immigration enforcement, deploying large numbers of ICE agents and Border Patrol officers in urban raids and deportation operations. Tensions have flared in cities such as Minneapolis, where protests against federal actions have sometimes turned violent, resulting in two fatalities. President Trump has publicly criticized local officials who refuse to cooperate with ICE, intensifying the national debate.
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Singh’s remarks come after an episode of heightened online scrutiny around his personal life and public persona.
A revived feud on X between Singh and podcaster Myron Gaines has fueled waves of memes and commentary, particularly after Singh’s wife, Jasleen Singh, discussed unconventional relationship topics on the “Main Character Podcast,” which she co-hosts with Nehal Tenany. The episode sparked backlash, with Gaines among the most vocal critics, reigniting a long-running public rivalry.
Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh are best known as the creators and hosts of “Flagrant,” a podcast that began as a sports show before evolving into a broader platform for pop culture and current events, known for its unfiltered and confrontational tone.
Schulz, a New York native, is widely recognized for his crowd work and viral stand-up clips, and also co-hosts “The Brilliant Idiots” with Charlamagne tha God. Singh, a New York-based standup comic, actor, and podcaster, has built a following through his candid takes on culture, politics, and identity.