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'He finally learned his lesson': Mike Johnson pummeled by GOP colleague over Epstein delay

Massie used a discharge petition to force a vote and faulted Johnson for delaying it.

'He finally learned his lesson': Mike Johnson pummeled by GOP colleague over Epstein delay
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Nov 16, 2025
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Thomas Massie criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for delaying a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related Justice Department files. A discharge petition led by Massie reached the threshold to force a vote, and Johnson scheduled one for the following week.

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Thomas Massie R · KY-4
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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who led the discharge petition and criticized Johnson’s delay

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who delayed and then scheduled a vote on releasing the Epstein files

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President campaigning against the vote on releasing the Epstein files

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