Washington, D.C. — Rep. Thomas Massie said Friday that the Justice Department has “grossly” failed to meet its legal obligations under a new law requiring the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of the long-awaited disclosure.
Massie, a Republican from Kentucky and a key sponsor of the Epstein transparency law, accused Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of violating both the spirit and letter of the statute President Donald Trump signed into law last month. The law gave the DOJ 30 days to release all Epstein-related records, a deadline that expired Friday.
In a post on X, Massie echoed similar concerns raised by Rep. Ro Khanna, the Democratic lead sponsor of the legislation, who said the release relied on extensive redactions with little explanation. Khanna pointed to one document containing 119 pages of grand jury testimony that was entirely blacked out. Massie publicly agreed, writing that Khanna’s assessment was correct.
The law’s passage followed months of bipartisan pressure, including public appearances by alleged Epstein victims urging Congress to force a vote. Although House Speaker Mike Johnson initially resisted, support solidified after a discharge petition made floor action inevitable, leading to swift Senate approval.
The DOJ said it released thousands of pages Friday but argued more time is needed to review documents to protect victims and innocent individuals. Khanna has acknowledged the volume challenge but warned that transparency requires good faith, clear explanations, and a defined timeline. Both lawmakers say additional congressional action remains possible if disclosures stall.
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