In a call for his Republican colleagues to break with President Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie is pushing for the release of the Epstein files, emphasizing the long-term ramifications of their decision. Massie is leading a “discharge petition” that could force a vote to compel the Department of Justice to release the files, despite opposition from House leadership. The initiative gained enough support after the swearing in of a Democratic Rep., with new documents released also mentioning Donald Trump, while the White House has criticized the efforts as a smear campaign.
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Representative Thomas Massie has warned Republican colleagues that they may face consequences if they vote against the complete release of the Epstein files, as Trump’s protection is temporary. Massie, along with Representative Ro Khanna, has garnered enough support to force a House vote compelling the Justice Department to release all Epstein files. Massie believes Trump is protecting wealthy donors and allies, and is pushing for the full release of the documents, despite any potential political fallout. Although the House is expected to vote on the bill, there is no guarantee that it will pass through the Senate.
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In a recent incident, former President Donald Trump criticized Republican Representative Thomas Massie on Truth Social for remarrying after the death of his first wife. Trump’s remarks, which included disparaging comments about Massie’s new wife and insinuating he would lose his next election, drew criticism from some of his own MAGA supporters. Notable figures like former attorney Jenna Ellis and right-wing commentators denounced Trump’s comments, with some calling them “disgusting” and “very nasty”. This feud comes amid Massie’s history of disagreements with Trump, including his recent collaboration with Democrats on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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In a Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump called for Representative Thomas Massie’s immediate removal from Congress, further highlighting internal divisions within the Republican Party. Trump endorsed Navy veteran Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie in the upcoming midterms, praising Gallrein and criticizing Massie. This endorsement follows a pattern of Trump punishing Republican lawmakers who oppose his agenda, intensifying efforts to recruit challengers and spend against Massie. Despite Trump’s attacks, Massie has shown resilience within his district, recently making headlines on Capitol Hill, and is not the only Kentucky Republican to face Trump’s criticism.
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Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie to be ousted from office in the 2026 midterms, citing his frequent opposition to MAGA administration proposals, particularly the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump also criticized Massie’s criticism of the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, claiming Massie polls poorly. In his statement, Trump endorsed Captain Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie in the primary and attached a photo of them together in the Oval Office. Massie, however, has not been deterred, as he continues to pursue transparency in the Epstein case, even working across party lines to demand the release of further investigative documents.
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A Bay Area congressman claims a revelation from the Epstein files is imminent and could erode support for President Trump among House Republicans. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) stated that he has spoken with Republicans who expressed waning support for the president. One Republican allegedly texted that over 100 members would likely “jailbreak” if a discharge vote on the Epstein files occurred. These comments come amidst a government shutdown and a discharge petition led by GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
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Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna are optimistic about their ability to force an unredacted release of the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers believe they have the necessary votes for a House vote on the files’ release, despite potential obstacles in the Senate. They are undeterred by concerns of information being scrubbed, as the files have already been viewed by government officials and at least one lawyer for Epstein accusers. The push for the release of these files follows the Justice Department’s announcement that it found no list of Epstein clients and had no plans for further disclosures.
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A recent online poll initiated by Republican Representative Thomas Massie revealed overwhelming public sentiment against former President Donald Trump’s assertion that the Jeffrey Epstein case is a hoax. The poll, conducted on X, saw 93.7% of the 76,714 respondents disagree with Trump’s claim and instead call for the release of Epstein files. Massie’s efforts to force the release of these files have put him at odds with Trump and House leadership. Additionally, a discharge petition initiated by Massie to advance the issue is gaining bipartisan support, with several Democrats and a few Republicans signing.
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President Donald Trump and his top political advisers are actively planning to oust Representative Thomas Massie, a frequent Republican adversary. House GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, are signaling they will not intervene to protect Massie’s reelection bid. Trump is seeking a candidate to challenge Massie, as pro-Trump groups prepare to spend heavily in the Kentucky district. Despite the criticism, Massie remains confident in his chances, while acknowledging the challenge of his political life compared to the hardships faced by the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein.
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At a press conference on Wednesday, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, some of whom were teenagers when the abuse began, gathered to demand the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This act, introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, aims to compel the Justice Department and other agencies to release all files related to Epstein, regardless of the individuals who may be implicated. The survivors expressed their dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation, which has mostly released public documents. Despite potential resistance from some Republicans, including former President Trump who has since called the scandal a “hoax,” the survivors, along with several Republican representatives, are pushing for bipartisan support to ensure the files are released, and they are now determined to ensure accountability.
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