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Massie Threatens to Go 'Nuclear' and Reveal Epstein Client Names If Bondi Won't Unredact Them

Massie said he may read names on the House floor if the Justice Department continues withholding Epstein-related files.

Massie Threatens to Go 'Nuclear' and Reveal Epstein Client Names If Bondi Won't Unredact Them
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Rep. Thomas Massie said he may read Epstein-related names on the House floor if the Justice Department does not release more unredacted files. He and Rep. Ro Khanna are set to review the unredacted records as lawmakers press for disclosure.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative threatening to read Epstein-related names on the House floor to press for disclosure

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James Comer
R · KY-1

House Oversight Committee chair who received Khanna’s questions for Maxwell

Attorney General expected to answer questions about the release and redaction of the files

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy attorney general who previously questioned Maxwell

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is accused by Massie of failing to release the files

Howard Lutnick
R · Secretary of Commerce

Commerce secretary described in the files as continuing a relationship with Epstein after saying he had cut ties

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative reviewing the files with Massie and raising questions about Epstein’s associates

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president mentioned among public figures referenced in the files; Peter Mandelson, Former British ambassador mentioned among figures in the files

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Thomas Massie Challenges DOJ's Epstein Records Disclosure

Thomas Massie challenged the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related records, while officials defended the disclosure process. Coverage describes disagreement over what had been released and whether more material was needed. Left-leaning outlets focus on Massie's claim that Deputy FBI Director Todd Blanche had seen his warning about potentially unrelated names, treating it as a response to criticism of lawmakers. Center outlets pair Bondi's claim that all legally required files were released with Massie's objections to redactions and removed documents. Right-leaning outlets split: one presents Massie as challenging withheld records, while the other portrays his disclosure push as manufactured controversy harmful to privacy.

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