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Rep. Thomas Massie slams Trump administration as the 'Epstein administration' over handling of Epstein files

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Massie has accused Trump of 'rubbing shoulders' with Epstein's associates and branded the White House the 'Epstein administration' during an appearance on ABC News' This Week. Massie co-authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which forced the Trump administration to release millions of documents related to the Epstein case, though the Justice Department has been criticized for only releasing half of the 6 million documents and failing to redact survivors' information.

Why it matters

Massie's criticism of Trump and the 'Epstein administration' highlights the ongoing controversy and scrutiny surrounding the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case, which has raised questions about the influence of wealthy and powerful individuals with ties to Epstein. Massie's comments also underscore the political divisions within the Republican party, as he has been targeted by Trump's political machine for his pushback against the former president.

The details

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. During an appearance on ABC News' This Week, Massie slammed Trump for 'rubbing shoulders' with Epstein's associates and branded the White House the 'Epstein administration'. Massie co-authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which forced the Trump administration to release millions of documents related to the Epstein case, though the Justice Department has been criticized for only releasing half of the 6 million documents and failing to redact survivors' information. Massie has accused the billionaires and wealthy individuals who are funding attacks against him of being 'friends with these people' and 'rubbing shoulders with the people who are in these files'.

  • Massie co-authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna last July.
  • When the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed into law, the Trump Administration was forced to release millions of documents collected in connection to the Epstein case.

The players

Thomas Massie

A Republican representative from Kentucky who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who Massie has accused of 'rubbing shoulders' with Jeffrey Epstein's associates.

Ro Khanna

A Democratic representative who co-authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act with Massie.

Pam Bondi

The former Attorney General of Florida who was involved in the handling of the Epstein case.

Ed Gallrein

A candidate endorsed by Trump to challenge Massie in the Republican primary.

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What they’re saying

“Donald Trump told us that even though he had dinner with these people in NYC and West Palm Beach, that he would be transparent. But he's not. He's still in with the Epstein class. This is the Epstein administration.”

— Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative (ABC News)

“The people who are funding the attacks against me, they may or may not be implicated in these files, but they were certainly rubbing shoulders with the people who are in these files. They're billionaires who are friends with these people and that's what I'm up against in Washington, D.C.”

— Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative (ABC News)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.