The Liberty Daily 
(Discern TV)—Republicans in the House are showing signs of breaking ranks with President Trump over a push to unseal more documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) appeared on ABC’s “This Week” and predicted strong support within his party for the measure.
“I think we could have a deluge of Republicans, a hundred or more. I hope to get a veto-proof majority on this legislation when it comes up for a vote,” he said. “The president’s been saying this is a hoax. He has been saying that for months. He now decided to investigate a hoax.
“If it’s a hoax, I have another concern about these investigations that he has announced. If they have ongoing investigations in certain areas, those documents can’t be released. So this might be a big smokescreen, these investigations, to open up a bunch of them as a last-ditch effort to prevent the release of the Epstein files.”
The bill, co-sponsored by Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), aims to force the release of federal records from Epstein’s investigations. A discharge petition to bring it to the floor succeeded despite Trump’s efforts to block it, setting up a vote expected this week. Lawmakers plan a Capitol news conference Tuesday with Epstein victims to rally backing.
Massie questioned Trump’s motives for launching a new probe focused on Epstein’s links to Democrats and political rivals, suggesting it could delay any disclosures.
“You know, I have never said that these files will implicate Donald Trump. I really don’t think that they will,” Massie said. “I think he is trying to protect a bunch of rich and powerful friends, billionaires, donors to his campaign, friends in his social circles. That’s my operating theory on why he is trying so hard to keep these files closed.”
Recent documents from the House Oversight Committee include emails from Epstein’s estate mentioning Trump, though the White House has dismissed their significance. The push comes amid broader scrutiny of nondisclosure agreements that might shield details, with some arguing victims’ consent remains key to full transparency.
Friction has spilled into public view, including Trump’s clashes with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) over the issue. Massie has warned fellow Republicans that opposing the release could haunt them long-term, framing it as a choice to side with accountability or enable cover-ups. Social media reactions show divided opinions, with some users praising the effort as overdue justice and others questioning the timing amid political infighting.
Epstein’s 2019 death in custody fueled theories of foul play and elite involvement, and unsealing more files could expose connections across Washington’s power circles. With bipartisan momentum building, the vote tests party loyalty against demands for truth in a case that has lingered for years.
