Thomas Massie, U.S. Congressman representing Kentucky’s 4th district since 2012, posted a series of statements on November 18, 2025 regarding ongoing legislative efforts to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
In a post at 16:41 UTC, Massie criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson’s approach to the legislation, writing, “This is how @SpeakerJohnson plans to protect perverts who went to the rape island from embarrassment. Do not let the Senate add an amendment to avoid disclosing those rich and powerful men who have evaded justice for so many years. Is Johnson calling all victims ‘non-credible?'”
Later that day at 17:17 UTC, he announced the start of legislative proceedings: “We are starting the debate on the Epstein legislation very soon. Tune in now.”
At 18:58 UTC, Massie updated his followers on his participation in the debate: “I just spoke on the floor before the imminent House vote on the release of the Epstein files. We must deliver justice for the victims.”
The context for these posts is ongoing congressional debate over legislation that would require disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and associated individuals. The reference to “rape island” alludes to Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which was allegedly used as a site for sexual abuse involving prominent figures.
Thomas Massie has served as a member of Congress since succeeding Geoff Davis in 2012 and previously held roles in Kentucky state government. Born in Huntington, West Virginia in 1971 and currently residing in Garrison, Massie graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1993.
