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Rep. Ro Khanna on push to release Epstein files: 'It's not about Donald Trump'

Massie partnered with Khanna on the petition and urged fellow Republicans to support a vote to release the files.

Rep. Ro Khanna on push to release Epstein files: 'It's not about Donald Trump'
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Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie are pressing for the Justice Department to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, with their petition reaching the threshold to force a House vote. Khanna says the effort is about justice for survivors, while President Donald Trump and other Republicans criticize or question the push.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who partnered with Khanna on the petition

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticizing the effort to release Epstein-related files

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative leading the effort to release Epstein-related files

Khanna's version of this story ↗
Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who kept her name on the petition

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Wyoming senator who criticized the effort and did not commit to a Senate vote

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader mentioned in connection with a possible vote

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Georgia representative who kept her name on the petition and voiced support for survivors meeting Trump

White House press secretary defending Trump in response to the released emails

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Congress Passes Epstein Files Release Bill and Sends It to Trump

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