Ro Khanna ‘very confident’ Congress will back bipartisan Epstein files bill
The article reports that Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is optimistic that Congress will support a bipartisan bill aimed at releasing all government files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Khanna co-sponsors the Epstein Files transparency Act with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), which would require the House to vote on the full disclosure of Epstein-related documents. Khanna stated that all 212 House Democrats adn at least six Republicans are expected to back the measure. A discharge petition supporting the bill is being filed, and a press conference featuring ten Epstein victims-many who have never spoken publicly before-is scheduled for september 3 on the Capitol steps to demand transparency.
The Department of Justice recently sent the first batch of Epstein-related records to the House Oversight Committee after a subpoena by Chairman James comer (R-KY), with plans to make the files public after reviewing and redacting sensitive victim facts. While former President Donald Trump expressed support for keeping the files open, he also dismissed the issue as a “Democrat hoax.” The article also touches on related political topics, including redistricting concerns and election prospects.
Ro Khanna ‘very confident’ Congress will back bipartisan Epstein files bill
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) previewed the “explosive” week the House of Representatives can expect after the August recess as he seeks to release files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Khanna is the co-sponsor of Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would force the House to vote on the government’s complete release of files related to Epstein. Khanna said he is “very confident” Congress will back this bill, citing a live discharge petition he and Massie are filing on Tuesday.
“We have all 212 Democrats committed to signing it. He has 12 Republicans; only six of them have to sign it. What will be explosive is the Sept. 3 press conference that both of us are having with 10 Epstein victims, many who have never spoken out before. They’re going to be on the steps of the Capitol. They will be telling their story, and they will be saying clearly to the American public that they want the release of the Epstein files for full disclosure on this matter,” Khanna said Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press.
The Department of Justice sent the first round of Epstein-related files to the House Oversight Committee on Aug. 22 following a subpoena from Chairman James Comer (R-KY). A committee spokesperson said the House Oversight Committee intends to make the files public after review and redaction of victims’ personal information.
President Donald Trump said he’s in support of keeping the files open but also called them a “Democrat hoax.”
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Khanna also played down Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) concern that Trump may not leave office once his second term concludes in January 2029. The congressman said he “fully expects” that the United States will hold elections in 2028, adding he’s confident the Democratic nominee will win.
The California Democrat also said he doesn’t support redistricting across the nation but argued his state is telling other states to “stop.” He added redistricting efforts could leave the Voting Rights Act “gutted.”
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