Rep. Massie Questions Trump’s Motive Behind New Epstein Files Investigation
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Republican Congressman Thomas Massie questions whether President Donald Trump’s recent order for a fresh investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s files is a last-ditch attempt to prevent their public release. He criticizes Trump for tasking the attorney general with investigating Democrats with ties to Epstein, which came after fellow Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for the full release of the Epstein documents. Massie believes Trump’s investigation could be a smokescreen to prevent the disclosure of the files, particularly as active investigations could impede document release.
Republican congressman challenges Trump on investigation into Jeffrey Epstein files
Republican congressman Thomas Massie has questioned Donald Trump’s attempts to possibly prevent the full files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from becoming public. Massie along with Democratic congressman Ro Khanna are urging full disclosure of these files.
During an interview on ABC’s This Week, Massie criticized Trump for directing attorney general Pam Bondi to probe Democrats linked to Epstein. This comes after Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene sought the release of all Epstein documents, causing tension with Trump.
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