Massie and Khanna Seek Epstein Estate Subpoena
Representative Thomas Massey from Kentucky and Representative Ro Khanna from California are pushing for a subpoena regarding the estate of Jeffrey Epstein. They made this revelation during an interview on ABC News with host Jonathan Karl, discussing a series of laws aimed at making the Epstein Files public.
“I think we ought to go beyond just documents. We need to look at financial records too. You know, as people say, follow the money,” said Massie. He also mentioned that Americans deserve to see a birthday letter that former President Donald Trump purportedly wrote to Epstein in 2003. Despite reports by the Wall Street Journal about this letter, Trump has denied its existence and even sued the publication for defamation.
Lawmakers believe their proposed legislation will compel Epstein’s estate and the federal government to disclose all files concerning his crimes. “This law enforces the complete release of documents. It holds the power of law, which means it’s not a simple request; it’s authoritative. Of course, there are protections in place to edit out victim names and prevent the release of any child pornography,” Massie explained.
Interestingly, House Speaker Mike Johnson dodged a vote on this legislation last week by calling for an August break a day early. On NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” he discussed the need for “maximum disclosure” concerning the Epstein Files while expressing concerns about the lack of safety measures in Massie and Khanna’s proposal.
Some Republicans have criticized Democrats for now emphasizing the Epstein case, especially as it has become an issue for the White House. Critics argue that Khanna has denied these allegations, but the Democrats are now confronted by a topic they previously neglected.
“We’ve consistently been advocating for transparency, particularly during the Biden administration. Both in 2021 and 2024, the court mandated document releases, yet Trump sparked interest in this matter, and rightly so,” a representative noted.
