Despite President Trump urging Republicans to move on, a growing number of GOP lawmakers are backing a bill to fully release the Jeffrey Epstein files. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), is quickly gaining traction on Capitol Hill.
Massie, Boebert, Greene and Others Push for Full Disclosure
Massie’s legislation is designed to force the public release of all unclassified records related to Epstein, including communications and investigative materials held by the DOJ and FBI. Within 24 hours of Massie’s announcement, five Republicans signed on: Reps. Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jeff Van Drew, Eric Burlison, and Tim Burchett.
#BREAKING – 🚨 #GOP LEADERS BREAKS WITH TRUMP ON #EPSTEIN FILES ‼️ https://t.co/XWbpIFURjK
— Jonathan Bing (@jonbingnj) July 16, 2025
Massie posted on X, “We all deserve to know what’s in the Epstein files, who’s implicated, and how deep this corruption goes.” He added that a discharge petition would be introduced to bypass GOP leadership and trigger a House vote.
Greene declared: “I am proudly cosponsoring and will sign the discharge petition. I will never protect pedophiles or the elites and their circles.”
Van Drew echoed the sentiment: “The American people deserve full transparency.”
Trump Warns Supporters to Drop It—But Some Republicans Refuse
President Trump made his position clear in a recent post on Truth Social, warning that anyone calling for the Epstein files to be released are “PAST supporters.” Trump stated bluntly: “I don’t want their support anymore!”
Pivot, distract, disinformation campaign in full effect to kill epstiene again… https://t.co/OyAzPbhXt0 pic.twitter.com/uU6InatuEs
— C.a.T (@CaT89296108) July 14, 2025
Despite the warning, House conservatives remain defiant, pressing forward with the bipartisan bill. The measure needs only a small number of Republican votes if Democrats support it unanimously.
The legislation calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all unclassified materials linked to Epstein within 30 days of becoming law. It also bans any redactions or delays based on “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity”—directly targeting the elite circles allegedly connected to Epstein’s operations.
Public Pressure Mounts for Names and Details
The Epstein scandal has haunted both political parties for years, but transparency has remained elusive. Massie and Greene’s actions are breathing new life into demands for accountability.
If passed, the bill would force the DOJ and FBI to make files publicly available in a searchable, downloadable format—removing the typical bureaucratic roadblocks and cover-ups.
With Republicans split on the issue and Democrats likely to back the move, the Epstein files may finally see daylight—whether the GOP leadership wants it or not.
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Republican support rolls in for legislation to release Epstein files