WASHINGTON D.C, Sep 3, 2025 — A coalition of bipartisan lawmakers and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse rallied on Capitol Hill Thursday, demanding the immediate declassification and release of all government-held documents related to the late financier’s sex-trafficking network. The event highlighted growing momentum for transparency, even as political pressures and dismissals from high-profile figures threaten to stall progress.
Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) led the news conference alongside Epstein accusers, who implored federal agencies including the FBI, Department of Justice, and CIA to unseal records that could expose powerful associates involved in the scandal. “This is not a hoax,” one survivor emphasized, urging former President Donald Trump to use his influence to compel action.
At the center of the effort is a discharge petition aimed at forcing a House vote on legislation to declassify the files. The petition has garnered 206 signatures so far, falling short of the 218 needed to advance. Only four Republicans have signed on: Massie, Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). Notably, Greene faced reported pressure from White House officials to withdraw her support, with warnings about potential political repercussions.
The push comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s 2019 death in federal custody, which has long fueled conspiracy theories, and partial document releases in 2024 that named some associates but stopped short of revealing a comprehensive client list. Survivors at the event stressed the need for full disclosure to achieve justice and prevent future abuses.
Advocates remain undeterred, viewing the petition as a critical step toward accountability. With the 2025 legislative session underway, supporters hope to secure the remaining signatures and compel a vote that could unlock long-sealed truths about one of the most notorious scandals in recent history.