Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) announced Sunday that he intends to force a House vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files when Congress returns from its August recess.
Appearing on ABC’s This Week, Massie detailed plans to pursue the matter through a discharge petition, which would bypass House leadership and bring the measure directly to the floor if it receives 218 signatures. “Ro Khanna and I are using a procedure called a discharge petition whereby if we get 218 votes — and we’re well on our way to that, 218 signatures — then we can force the vote,” Massie said.
You can want the Epstein files unsealed, which I’ve been unrelenting on, while asking why Massie is now working with Democrats on this. Especially as Massie always has an excuse to obstruct the MAGA agenda. Epstein didn’t happen in 2025. Something rotten is afoot.
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) July 22, 2025
The Kentucky Republican made it clear he wants more than a single letter released. “Let’s get the financial records of the estate, follow the money, as they say up here. We should look at the plea-bargain, open that up, see what was the deal,” he said.
He argued that much of the material likely contains “something that’s embarrassing but not illegal,” which he believes is a primary reason the files have remained sealed.
Massie wants open borders.
REMINDER HE VOTED BIDEN’S SPENDING BILL OUT OF COMMITTEE.
Anyone telling you this is about saving money is selling you a false bill of sale.
This is a giveaway to the open borders society, a way to block deportations by not funding it.
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) July 3, 2025
Host Jonathan Karl noted that Massie still needs several Republicans to sign on for the petition to succeed, given that it removes control of the House schedule from Speaker Mike Johnson. Massie responded that he already has 12 Republican co-sponsors and needs just six more to sign.
“I think the pressure will build over August recess. I don’t think it will dissipate like the speaker hopes that it will,” Massie said, adding that if half the current co-sponsors follow through, the vote will take place.
Can you follow a simple train of thought?
My claim was that Massie did not try to take legislative action to unseal the Epstein files under Biden.
You then posted his … tweets?
You don’t realize you proved my point, namely he’s a stunt queen who didn’t do anything for years? https://t.co/Pvqi7Xfz2l pic.twitter.com/LoL5uPNMeF
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) July 22, 2025
Massie’s push for full disclosure comes amid growing public and congressional demands for transparency regarding Epstein’s network, his finances, and the plea arrangements that shielded some of his associates.
