Summary
Representative Thomas Massie criticized FBI Director Kash Patel for not clearly stating whether the FBI would meet a deadline to release documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Massie is concerned about specific FBI forms that might contain new names linked to the case. The Trump administration has promised full transparency, but there have been delays.
Key Facts
- Thomas Massie is a Republican Representative who pushed for the House vote on releasing Epstein investigation files.
- He criticized FBI Director Kash Patel for avoiding a direct answer about meeting a 30-day deadline for document release.
- Patel mentioned legal restrictions and court orders that could limit information disclosure.
- Massie pointed out specific FBI forms, called FD-302s, which may have new, undisclosed names related to the Epstein case.
- Epstein was a wealthy financier convicted of child sex offenses and had connections with influential people.
- Epstein died by suicide in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial.
- Survivors and others believe the government is not fully disclosing its knowledge of Epstein's activities.
- The current administration has promised transparency but has faced criticism for delays in releasing the files.
