Posted on 09/03/2025 6:25:42 AM PDT by RandFan
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said late Tuesday that President Trump “may be covering for some rich and powerful people,” as the lawmaker pushes for more transparency in the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
“I think the best way to clear President Trump’s name is to release all the files,” Massie told MSNBC’s “All In” host Chris Hayes. “I actually don’t think he’s done anything criminal; I think he may be covering for some rich and powerful people that are friends of his. And in fact, some of those billionaires are running ads against me in Kentucky right now.”
“One of them is in Epstein’s black book. So, we’re, you know, we’re getting close to the center of power here,” he continued in the clip, highlighted by Mediaite. “And I think, you know, embarrassment is not a reason to conceal all of this stuff.”
The Bluegrass State lawmaker added, “We’ve got to get it out in the open, regardless of whose friends might be incriminated.”
The comments come after Massie, in collaboration with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna (Calif.), filed a long-promised discharge petition to force action on their transparency bill that would require the Trump administration to publicly disclose files and information related to Epstein.
The petition needs 218 signatures in order to circumvent House GOP leadership and force action on the resolution. Both Khanna and the Kentucky Republican have said they are confident they can reach the threshold.
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Massie is doing pieces on msnbc now???? eF him....
Remember who is lobbying for discretion.
He speaks to anyone same as Ron Paul used to do
Massie knows he is out of a job next year so now he can play with his friends, the democrats.
During the four years Biden was in office Massie and his fellow democrats never mentioned Epstein.
What are his top 3 accomplishments in congress?
“is to release all the files,”
Yes
“may”?
The lying corrupt dims had plenty of time to release whatever they wanted to. They didn’t. No one CARES anymore, except pos dims trying to make hay with it.
Messy Massie’s time is up.
“””“is to release all the files,”
Yes””””””””””””””
Release all the files full of redactions so the conspiracy kooks can keep the scam going.
And people criticize Nancy Mace for making it about herself.
He's dead and she's in jail.
Accusing anyone can get you a libel or slander suit.
Why is this all on us...the Republicans.
Why not. Its fitting and inline with his Never Trumper votes.
And to his defenders, save your replies. I won’t change your mind about the guy and you won’t change my mind.
I think the answer reveals itself - it's ALL about politics.
33,000 pages...I’m sure there are 16 pages missing. I knew they wouldn’t release everything. s/
....o r use them for leverage.......................
Maybe Obama and Biden were involved?
And there you have it...sling crap because you may be booted out of office.
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