Representative Thomas Massie delivered a blistering critique of congressional and executive stonewalling over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, backing survivors and transparency as he exposed what he calls shameful obstruction by political leaders.

In a candid critique, Congressman Massie spoke out about the recent policy reversal by House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Trump. He stated, “The Speaker, the Attorney General, the FBI Director, the President, and the Vice President could have spared us the time and embarrassment, especially for our party, had they done the right thing four months ago.”

Massie emphasized that this issue has always been about the survivors, expressing disappointment that personal jabs clouded the focus but never shifted their dedication to achieving justice.

The Kentucky representative expressed skepticism about the timing of ongoing investigations, suggesting, “I believe they might be using those investigations as an excuse to withhold the files. That’s my concern.” He anticipated that officials would continue to use these inquiries as a pretext to keep the documents under wraps, viewing it as a deliberate strategy to impede public access.

When questioned about Speaker Johnson’s newfound support for releasing the files, Massie did not hold back: “He’s only supporting it because the President instructed him to. That’s what Mike Johnson does.”

Massie also pointed out that for months, Trump considered it beneficial to keep the files confidential, only reversing his stance when his advisors persuaded him otherwise. “If they’re genuinely committed to this, they should release the files immediately. It’s that simple,” Massie insisted.

Pressed on why such secrecy persists, Massie laid bare the stakes: “These files implicate billionaires and friends of him and of his and of political donors that he’s trying to protect. And Epstein also had close ties to our own intelligence agencies and Israel’s intelligence agencies. That’s why there’s so much effort in trying to stop this.”

Despite private attacks and disagreements with party leadership—including pointed criticism of Trump for personal insults—Massie maintained focus.

He credited Marjorie Taylor Greene with championing the populist base’s call for justice: “When he told his supporters that they’re no longer his supporters if they still want the Epstein files released, he lost a lot of supporters, but Marjorie didn’t. And she’s in favor of finding justice for these survivors.”

Massie closed with optimism for legislative accountability: “Yeah, I think it’s going to pass. I think it’s going to pass with the veto proof majority.” In Massie’s words, it’s time for the House and the President to finally stand with the survivors and the American public.