New Mexico Congresswoman Invites Epstein Truth Commission Leader to State of the Union

Rep. Melanie Stansbury will host state Rep. Andrea Romero, who helped create the commission investigating Epstein's New Mexico ranch.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico has invited state Rep. Andrea Romero, the leader of the newly-formed Epstein Truth Commission, to be her guest at the upcoming State of the Union address. The commission is investigating what happened at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Stansbury said they'll be pushing for justice for all of Epstein's victims, including more than a dozen Epstein survivors who will also be in attendance.

Why it matters

The Epstein Truth Commission is a high-profile investigation into the disgraced financier's activities in New Mexico, where he owned a sprawling ranch. Stansbury's invitation to the commission's leader highlights the ongoing efforts to uncover the truth about Epstein's crimes and provide justice for his victims.

The details

The Epstein Truth Commission was created by New Mexico state Rep. Andrea Romero to investigate the activities that took place at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in the state. Romero will be attending the State of the Union as the guest of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat from New Mexico. Stansbury said the goal is to push for justice for all of Epstein's victims, including the more than a dozen survivors who will also be present for President Trump's address.

  • The State of the Union address is set for Tuesday, February 25, 2026 at 7 p.m. Mountain Time.

The players

Rep. Melanie Stansbury

A Democratic U.S. Representative from New Mexico who is hosting state Rep. Andrea Romero as her guest for the State of the Union address.

Andrea Romero

A New Mexico state Representative who helped create the Epstein Truth Commission to investigate activities at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in the state.

Jeffrey Epstein

The disgraced financier who owned a sprawling ranch in New Mexico that is the focus of the Epstein Truth Commission's investigation.

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What they’re saying

“We'll be pushing for justice for all of Epstein's victims, including more than a dozen Epstein survivors who will also be in attendance for President Donald Trump's address.”

— Rep. Melanie Stansbury (KOB)

What’s next

The Epstein Truth Commission will continue its investigation into the activities at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, with the goal of uncovering the full truth and providing justice for the victims.

The takeaway

The invitation of the Epstein Truth Commission leader to the State of the Union highlights the ongoing efforts to uncover the truth about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and ensure accountability for his actions, particularly in relation to his activities in New Mexico.