Two Republican Signatures Crucial for Vote on Full Epstein Files Release

Washington D.C. – Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has publicly affirmed her commitment to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, announcing her support for Representative Thomas Massie's (R-KY) discharge petition. Greene stated in a recent tweet, "I’m committed to doing everything possible for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Including exposing the cabal of rich and powerful elites that enabled this. I’m proud to be signing @RepThomasMassie‘s discharge petition." This move intensifies the bipartisan effort to compel the Justice Department to release all unclassified files related to the late sex offender.

The discharge petition, co-led by Rep. Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), aims to bypass House leadership and force a floor vote on legislation demanding the full disclosure of Epstein-related documents within 30 days. As of September 3, 2025, the petition had garnered 206 signatures, with 130 Democrats and four Republicans, including Massie, Greene, Nancy Mace, and Lauren Boebert. The initiative requires 218 signatures, meaning only two additional Republican endorsements are needed to force the vote, assuming all Democrats sign.

This push for transparency faces significant opposition from the White House and House Republican leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). A White House official described support for the petition as a "very hostile act," arguing that the Justice Department is already cooperating with the House Oversight Committee's "more comprehensive file release effort." Speaker Johnson has dismissed Massie's petition as "irrelevant and unnecessary" and "inartfully drafted," claiming it may not adequately protect victims' identities.

Despite these objections, Epstein survivors held an emotional press conference on Capitol Hill, urging Congress to support the petition. Victims like Anouska de Georgiou emphasized, "The only motive for opposing this bill would be to conceal wrongdoing." President Donald Trump, however, has dismissed calls for the release of Epstein files as "a Democrat hoax that never ends," suggesting it is a distraction from his administration's successes.

The debate underscores a broader tension between governmental transparency and political maneuvering. While the House Oversight Committee has released over 30,000 pages of documents, critics, including Massie and House Oversight Democrats, contend that approximately 97% of these files were previously public or heavily redacted, offering little new information. The ongoing struggle highlights the persistent demand for full accountability and justice for Epstein's victims.