I have read that Rep. Thomas Massie says he has a major move in mind regarding the Epstein files.
He stated that if the Department of Justice, under Pam Bondi, does not release unredacted names linked to Epstein, he could take the issue to the House floor and read the names publicly under congressional immunity.
Under that protection, such statements would be part of the official Congressional Record.
Rep. Thomas Massie says he has a major move in mind regarding the Epstein files.
He stated that if the Department of Justice, under Pam Bondi, does not release unredacted names linked to Epstein, he could take the issue to the House floor and read the names publicly under congressional immunity.
Under that protection, such statements would be part of the official Congressional Record.
This is genius.
In the Yahoo News report, Massie states that he is willing to use the constitutional protections afforded to members of Congress to
“publicly read a list of Epstein’s clients” that is being compiled by victims. This is a direct acknowledgment that he may release names
on the House floor, where he cannot be prosecuted or sued for doing so.
Members of Congress are protected by the
Speech and Debate Clause of the U.S. Constitution.This means:
- They cannot be prosecuted for statements made during official legislative activity.
- They cannot be sued for defamation for what they say on the floor.
- They can introduce documents into the Congressional Record with legal immunity.
So if Massie chose to read names aloud, he would be shielded from legal consequences.