Thomas Massie Promises to Expose More Names from Epstein Files

May 25, 2026 · 3:24 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 55 views

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Representative Thomas Massie has vowed to reveal more names linked to Jeffrey Epstein's files during his remaining time in Congress. This promise comes after his recent primary loss to a Trump-backed candidate, highlighting a rift within the Republican Party. Massie has previously named individuals connected to Epstein and plans to continue doing so, citing legislative immunity for his actions.

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▪Thomas Massie lost his primary bid for reelection to Ed Gallrein, a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump.
▪Massie has committed to identifying more individuals connected to Epstein's files in the coming months.
▪He has previously named billionaires implicated in the Epstein case and criticized the over-redaction of files.
▪Massie believes breaking with Trump on key issues was worth it, despite potential consequences for the Republican Party.

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▪ Thomas Massie accuses Todd Blanche of violating law over Epstein files — The Hill

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By Khaleda RahmanNational Correspondent0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Representative Thomas Massie has promised to identify more individuals whose names were redacted from files connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Massie made the pledge during an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, days after losing his primary bid for reelection to his seat in Kentucky's 4th congressional district to Ed Gallrein, President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate, in the most expensive House primary election in United States history.

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