Massie Rejects Bondi, Blasts Trump 'Epstein' Ties
Rep. Thomas Massie said he lacks confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi after the Justice Department released over 3 million pages of Epstein-related files and he accused the White House of being the 'Epstein administration.'
Overview
Rep. Thomas Massie said he does not have confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi and called the White House the "Epstein administration".
The Justice Department released over 3 million pages of Epstein-related files after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act that Massie co-authored with Rep. Ro Khanna last July.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Massie and Khanna "forced the unmasking" of completely random people selected years ago for an FBI lineup.
Massie and Khanna read the names of six men on the House floor and say the Justice Department allowed members to view less-redacted versions of documents.
Massie said the Justice Department removed documents before he could review unredacted files and said he remains unsatisfied with the department's document production.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report this episode without overt editorial framing, presenting competing source content: Rep. Massie and Rep. Khanna's criticisms, Bondi's courtroom remarks, the DOJ's explanations from Todd Blanche and a six‑page report, and statements from Wexner’s counsel. The coverage privileges source quotes and document detail over loaded language or omission.
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FAQ
Massie criticized Bondi's performance in a House Judiciary Committee hearing over the DOJ's handling of Epstein files, including her use of insults, lack of accountability, and refusal to engage with Epstein victims.
The Act, passed by Congress last July, led to the DOJ releasing over 3 million pages of Epstein-related files; it was co-authored by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna.
Massie accused the DOJ of removing documents before he could review unredacted files, providing less-redacted versions to members, and allowing the unmasking of random people from an old FBI lineup.
Bondi accused Massie of having 'Trump derangement syndrome' and called questions about Epstein victims 'theatrics,' refusing to look at them despite being asked.
The release of over 3 million pages has triggered global criticism and resignations, with several powerful U.S. figures named but not accused of wrongdoing.
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