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BumRushDaShow

(164,773 posts)
Sun Sep 7, 2025, 06:44 PM Sep 2025

Massie on Epstein files: 'We can't avoid justice to avoid embarrassment for some very powerful men'

Source: ABC News

September 7, 2025, 10:26 AM


Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., responded to why President Trump is probably resisting the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, citing ties with others’ deep pockets.

“I think it's going to be embarrassing to some of the billionaires, some of the donors who are politically connected to his campaign. There are probably intelligence ties to our CIA and maybe to other foreign intelligence,” Massie told ABC News' "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos.

Massie emphasized how those who were involved in the allegations need to be held accountable regardless of social status. “We can't avoid justice just to avoid embarrassment for some very powerful men,” Massie said. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., appeared alongside Rep. Thomas Massie as the bipartisan duo has been urging their fellow members of the House to vote in favor of releasing the Epstein files amid strong opposition from the White House.

“This is a moral issue. It's about standing with survivors. It's about protecting children. I admire Congressman Massie's courage. I admire Nancy Mason's courage. Marjorie Taylor Greene's courage, Lauren Boebert’s courage. They are standing with survivors. We have the votes. Let's get a vote this month and get their files released," Khanna said.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/massie-epstein-files-avoid-justice-avoid-embarrassment-powerful/story?id=125336706

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Massie on Epstein files: 'We can't avoid justice to avoid embarrassment for some very powerful men' (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 OP
Fearing these pervy OLD farts and their megabucks, if that is the case, HTAF does Jizzlane still exist, she knows it all Brainfodder Sep 2025 #1
I'm sure she has a "kill switch" Quanta Sep 2025 #4
If ever there was a time where . . . Aussie105 Sep 2025 #2
Ooops.. who knew Masse had that Cha Sep 2025 #3
Do not trust Republicans. Use their help if they give it but do not trust them. travelingthrulife Sep 2025 #5
Missing the real issue Miguelito Loveless Sep 2025 #6
Ones actions does have consequences, good or bad. republianmushroom Sep 2025 #7

Brainfodder

(7,781 posts)
1. Fearing these pervy OLD farts and their megabucks, if that is the case, HTAF does Jizzlane still exist, she knows it all
Sun Sep 7, 2025, 06:49 PM
Sep 2025

Aussie105

(7,505 posts)
2. If ever there was a time where . . .
Mon Sep 8, 2025, 01:18 AM
Sep 2025

Some peoples' desire to paper over what they did in the past needs to be fought against, this is it!

Morally bankrupt, despicable, predatory, destroyers of lives of innocent youngsters for their personal pleasure, really, they cannot, must not get away with this.

Name them, shame them, remove their power and wealth, march them barefoot in sackcloth and ashes to the town square where Mme Guillotine awaits!

(Oops, I'm daydreaming again!)

travelingthrulife

(4,174 posts)
5. Do not trust Republicans. Use their help if they give it but do not trust them.
Mon Sep 8, 2025, 09:24 AM
Sep 2025

Their job will be to protect Trump and make sure he comes out clean.

republianmushroom

(22,122 posts)
7. Ones actions does have consequences, good or bad.
Mon Sep 8, 2025, 10:45 AM
Sep 2025

Oh, someone is embarrassed. To bad, it was their action. Should of done some think about the future. Let the chips fall where they may.

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