Massie and Khanna Set to Review Unredacted Epstein Files at Justice Department

In a display of rare bipartisan cooperation, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California announced plans to visit the Department of Justice on Monday to examine unredacted documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files. The two congressmen, who jointly championed the Epstein Files Transparency Act last year, are continuing their push for full disclosure in one of the most high-profile criminal cases in recent history.

“The survivors standing in front of the Capitol twice is why @RepThomasMassie & I were able to pass the Epstein Transparency Act. Tomorrow, Massie and I will go together to DOJ to see the unredacted files. We will not rest until the Epstein class is brought to justice,” Khanna declared in a Sunday post on X.

Massie took a collaborative approach to his visit by asking his social media followers which documents he should prioritize. “Tomorrow I will go to DOJ to view the unredacted Epstein files. Which docs should I view?” the congressman asked, generating significant public engagement.

The initiative caught the attention of South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Rep. Nancy Mace, who indicated she would also be visiting the Justice Department this week. “Thank you @RepThomasMassie for the post below; very helpful suggestions from all those who chimed in. I am sifting through the comments now in preparation for my visit, rather than watch the Super Bowl,” Mace noted on social media.

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who left office in January, responded to Massie’s call for suggestions by urging him to look for “any docs talking about ‘jerky’ and ‘pizza'” as well as “FBI docs with Presidents, Sec of State, any and all government officials, and people profiting from government contracts.”

The Epstein Files Transparency Act represents a rare moment of cross-party agreement in today’s polarized political climate. Massie, Greene, Mace, and Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado were the only four House Republicans who signed onto a discharge petition last year in an effort to advance the legislation. Their Democratic colleagues, led by Khanna, joined forces with them to push for transparency in the case.

Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier with connections to numerous powerful figures, died in his jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide, but has been the subject of widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. His former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was convicted in December 2021 of sex trafficking and other charges related to recruiting and grooming teenage girls for Epstein to abuse.

The case has continued to generate intense public interest due to Epstein’s connections with prominent individuals across politics, business, and entertainment. The full extent of his criminal enterprise and those who may have been involved remains a matter of ongoing investigation and speculation.

The congressmembers’ visits to review the unredacted files represent an important step in congressional oversight of a case that has far-reaching implications. Their access to these documents could potentially reveal new information about the scope of Epstein’s activities and network.

Despite the bipartisan nature of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, political tensions remain high. President Donald Trump, who is backing a primary challenger against Massie in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, recently called the congressman a “moron” while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast.

The push for transparency in the Epstein case continues to gain momentum, with lawmakers from both parties committed to ensuring accountability. As Khanna emphasized in his statement, the effort is ultimately focused on bringing justice to Epstein’s victims, many of whom have waited years for full disclosure about his operations and accomplices.