Summary
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie responded to First Lady Melania Trump's call for public testimony from Jeffrey Epstein's survivors by emphasizing that Congress has already held hearings. Massie believes the focus should now move to criminal prosecutions, which is the responsibility of the Justice Department.
Key Facts
- First Lady Melania Trump called for Congress to allow Epstein’s survivors to testify publicly.
- Thomas Massie, a Congressman from Kentucky, said Congress has already provided opportunities for this testimony.
- Massie argues that prosecution should be the focus now, shifting responsibility to the Justice Department.
- A recent poll found 87% of Americans support criminal investigations into U.S. individuals connected to the Epstein case.
- Melania Trump denied any personal involvement with Epstein in a public statement.
- Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna have previously worked on the bipartisan Epstein Act to increase transparency in the case.
- Massie criticized the Justice Department’s past handling of testimonies and called for immediate prosecutions.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is currently in charge of the Justice Department, after previously being President Trump's personal lawyer.
