Massie starts gaining GOP support to pass Epstein Files II discharge petition
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) announced Thursday that four Republicans, including him, have signed the Epstein Files II discharge petition and expressed confidence it will pass the House.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) announced four Republicans have signed the Epstein Files II discharge petition.
- Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) are leading the effort to release more Epstein files.
- The petition aims to overcome the Department of Justice's reluctance to release all related documents.
- The DOJ cites privacy rules and legal exemptions, though over 3.5 million pages have been released.
- No votes can occur until the House reconvenes on November 9th, after the general election.
- Massie, along with Reps. Norman and Mace, will not be in Congress after January 2027.