Rep. Thomas Massie on Epstein Files, DOJ Compliance, and Transparency

Release of Epstein Files and Photos

• 📸 Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released 19 new photos obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
• 📄 These images are a small portion of the over 95,000 provided by the estate to the committee, including prominent figures like President Trump and former President Bill Clinton.

DOJ Compliance with New Law

• ⚖️ Representative Thomas Massie discusses the DOJ's obligation to release files related to the Epstein case under a new law.
• 🏛️ He notes that judges have agreed to release redacted grand jury material to the DOJ, citing the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
• ⚠️ Massie expresses that the DOJ has about a week to comply, and failure to do so carries criminal implications.

Scope of Evidence

• 🔍 Massie clarifies that the grand jury material is only a fraction of what is needed, as the FBI and DOJ may possess evidence that implicates others beyond Epstein and Maxwell.
• 🎯 The goal is to see evidence that the FBI and DOJ have never presented to a grand jury.

Lawmaker Reactions and Transparency

• 🗣️ House Republicans suggest Democrats cherrypicked photos for political spin, while Democrats emphasize their commitment to transparency in the investigation.
• 📈 Leader Jeff believes that the longer the Trump administration withholds information, the worse it looks for them, especially heading into the midterms.