WATCH LIVE: Khanna and Massie hold press conference with 10 Epstein victims
Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) held a joint press conference alongside ten victims of Jeffrey Epstein to advocate for the passage of the epstein Files Transparency Act. this proposed legislation aims to compel the government to fully release records related to Epstein’s criminal activities. The event featured testimonies from victims, some of whom had not spoken as Epstein’s initial arrest in 2005. Khanna expressed confidence that the bill woudl receive sufficient bipartisan support,emphasizing that the effort transcends party lines and focuses on justice for victims of powerful abusers. The press conference also highlighted criticism from some Republicans regarding the White House’s handling of Epstein-related files, with Massie notably voicing dissent within his party.
WATCH LIVE: Khanna and Massie hold press conference with 10 Epstein victims
Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) are holding a joint press conference alongside victims of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to help advocate a bill to release records relating to the disgraced financier.
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
Ten victims are slated to testify, some of whom haven’t spoken since Epstein’s first arrest in 2005.
Khanna voiced optimism that he and Massie would have the votes to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would force the House to vote on the government’s complete release of files related to Epstein.
MASSIE AND KHANNA TO HOLD JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH EPSTEIN VICTIMS
“We’ve got 212 Democrats and 12 Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert. Look, this is not about Donald Trump, and it’s not partisan. This is about justice for the victims of rich and powerful men who abused underage girls,” he said.
The White House’s handling of the Epstein files invited rare internal criticism from Republicans, triggering a surge in July. President Donald Trump’s anger over the backlash closed off most open criticism among Republicans in Congress, with Massie emerging as an exception.
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