A Kentucky Republican lawmaker criticized the delay in implementing a bipartisan law aimed at releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case, arguing that the legislation—signed into law by former President Donald Trump—has yet to produce the promised transparency. The lawmaker’s remarks on the House floor highlighted concerns over the slow pace of compliance, raising questions about accountability and the handling of sensitive records tied to the convicted sex offender. With no updates on when the documents might be made public, the criticism underscores broader frustrations over bureaucratic hurdles in fulfilling congressional mandates. The debate reflects ongoing tensions between legislative intent and executive or institutional resistance to disclosure.
Speaking from the House floor Monday, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., pointed to how much time had passed since President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
