Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky has responded defiantly to efforts from a super PAC aimed at unseating him in the upcoming midterm elections, asserting that he is being targeted due to his advocacy for the release of files pertaining to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In a post on the social media platform X, Massie stated, “It was not a hoax, I cannot be bullied, I am not done, and this is why those in power are doing everything in their power to defeat me.” His remarks come in light of the super PAC “MAGA KY,” which reported raising $2 million from June 19-30 last year. Major contributions to the PAC include $1 million from hedge fund magnate Paul Singer and $250,000 from investor John Paulson, both of whom Massie alleges are targeting him due to their connection to Epstein.
Massie alleged that Paulson appears in Epstein’s infamous “black book,” a log of contacts kept by Epstein. He reported that soon after the Epstein file release, the PAC funded by these prominent donors spent an additional $800,000 on advertisements against him. “I’ll still win, but if I lose, it was worth it,” Massie confidently declared.
Thanks to Massie’s advocacy, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Justice Department to release files from its investigation into Epstein, with protections for victim privacy. Recently, the Justice Department released an additional 3 million documents related to the case, albeit after the Congressional deadline.
Massie faces a significant challenge in the primary elections from Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL officer endorsed by Donald Trump. The former president has publicly criticized Massie, deeming him a “Third Rate Congressman” while promoting Gallrein as a candidate who will not disappoint Kentucky voters.
In a response to the criticism from Trump and others, Massie highlighted his commitment to not merely supporting foreign aid and military expenditures, but instead addressing serious issues like sex trafficking. He urged voters to scrutinize their representatives’ positions on the Epstein files before casting their ballots, stating, “If your representative, Democrat or Republican, is still silent about the Epstein files, or claiming it’s ‘much ado about nothing,’ it’s time to elect a new one.”
Massie’s continued advocacy for transparency and accountability resonates with many who are concerned about the implications of Epstein’s actions and the wider issue of sex trafficking. As the midterm elections approach, his emphasis on these critical matters may inspire voters to engage more deeply with their choices at the polls.