Gretchen Carlson’s Call to Action for Rep. Massie

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson is urging ousted U.S. Representative Thomas Massie to utilize his remaining time in Congress to read out every name associated with the Epstein files.

“I ask @RepThomasMassie to go to the full House as soon as possible and read all the names in #EpsteinFiles,” Carlson posted on X the morning after Massie’s significant 10-point loss in the primary. “You were a hero to the survivors. You believed in them and fought for them. Your actions were brave and heroic. Now, come clean. Thank you.”

So, what’s the deal here? It seems Carlson, feeling frustrated, acknowledges that Massie just lost his seat by 10 points recently. With nothing to lose, he still holds access to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives until the end of the year.

The House chamber is one of the few places in the U.S. where members enjoy immunity from libel lawsuits. This “special privilege” allows Congress members to make statements—even false ones—without fear of legal repercussions, a situation that raises valid concerns about accountability.

While it’s understandable that lawmakers need some leeway in discussions to prevent frivolous lawsuits, the potential misuse of this privilege is troubling and something Carlson seems to want Massie to pursue. However, it’s important to remember that not everyone named in the Epstein files is guilty of wrongdoing. From what I gather, the entire Epstein saga—promising to reveal a web of elite blackmail—hasn’t delivered much in terms of accountability or clarity.

After sifting through millions of pages of Epstein-related documents, it feels like there’s been a lot of noise, but little substance. It’s almost like a fizzled-out firecracker. Carlson, though, appears indifferent to the collateral damage her hopes could cause.

In a rather alarming incident on the House floor, Massie’s colleague, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), read six names into the Congressional Record, labeling them as “wealthy and powerful individuals” likely involved in Epstein’s activities. However, it turned out that four of these individuals had no ties to Epstein whatsoever. Others, like Bill Clinton, seem to have only peripheral connections with no substantiated wrongdoing.

It seems Carlson isn’t primarily interested in justice or truth. Her approach suggests a desire for retribution, regardless of innocence—any man, in fact. It raises important questions about the implications of such a mindset.