Rep. Massie Willing to Read Epstein Survivor Names on House Floor

Plea for Justice from Epstein Survivors

• 📌 Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse gathered on Capitol Hill to emphasize that their trauma is real and not a hoax.
• 🗣️ They directly appealed to President Trump, urging him to use his influence to help them and inviting him to meet them in person.

Political Push for File Release

• 🏛️ Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Congressman Thomas Massie discussed the ongoing efforts to release files related to Epstein's case.
• ⚖️ They highlighted the discrepancy between initial promises from the administration to release files and the current resistance, suggesting powerful individuals and donors are influencing this decision.
• 🤝 The congressmen expressed a shared goal of achieving justice for the survivors and holding the rich and powerful accountable.

Congressional Immunity as a Shield

• 🛡️ Congressman Massie and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene have volunteered to read the names compiled by survivors onto the House floor.
• 📜 This action would utilize congressional speech or debate immunity to protect the survivors from potential lawsuits and threats when releasing the names.
• 🎯 The goal is to allow the public to differentiate between donors to the "Epstein Scholarship Fund" and those who exploited the victims.

Challenges and Pressure

• 💸 Congressman Massie described facing significant pressure and a large-scale ad campaign funded by billionaires and mega-donors to oppose his efforts.
• 📢 He believes this pressure is a tactic to deter other Republican members from supporting the release of the files.
• 🤝 Despite the pressure, Massie remains confident that the effort will gain enough support to pass within weeks.

Survivor Advocacy and Support

• 💔 Survivors expressed a deep desire to see the files to understand their own memories and piece together their experiences.
• 🤝 The congressmen emphasized that the focus remains on the survivors' needs for justice and closure, not on political maneuvering.
• 🌟 Massie was lauded as a "profile in courage" for his stance, with the understanding that big money and powerful interests are actively working against the release of these files.