Rogue GOP congressman Massie says even the First Lady agrees with his Epstein theory
Ignorance or malfeasance?
Rogue GOP congressman Thomas Massie just claimed that even the First Lady agrees with his theory about Jeffrey Epstein. In a recent interview, the Kentucky Republican said Melania Trump shares his belief that Epstein “did not act alone.” This statement comes as Massie faces a heated primary challenge backed by his own party’s leadership, including a scathing endorsement of his opponent from the former president.
Massie was speaking on the The Tucker Carlson Show, where he defended his role in pushing for the release of the Epstein files. According to Newsweek, over three million pages of documents were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Massie co-sponsored with California Democrat Ro Khanna. The newly released files have reignited debates about the convicted sex offender’s connections and potential co-conspirators.
Massie said that the current president, vice president, FBI director, and even the former president had all publicly committed to releasing the Epstein files. However, now that he actually got this done, he was being treated like he betrayed the party. He then stressed, “It seems like the first lady agrees with me that Jeffrey Epstein did not act alone, and the files show that he did not act alone.”
In April, Melania made a rare public statement related to Epstein
The First Lady called for Congress to bring Epstein’s survivors forward for public testimony. She denied any personal involvement with Epstein, stating she never visited his private island, flew on his plane, or had her name appear in any court records tied to his crimes. She also called online allegations about her “false and defamatory.”
Massie’s claim about Melania’s stance adds another layer to an already complicated political dynamic. The congressman has found himself at odds with his own party, particularly over his approach to the Epstein files and other policy issues. His break from party lines on U.S. policy toward Iran and other matters has drawn sharp criticism, including a high-profile endorsement of his primary opponent, Ed Gallrein, from the former president.
The primary race in Kentucky’s 4th congressional district has everyone’s attention. Polls show a tight contest between Massie and Gallrein. An April survey from Big Data Poll found Massie leading with 52% support to Gallrein’s 48%, while a separate Quantus Insights poll showed Massie at 46.8% and Gallrein at 37.7%, with 14% of voters undecided. The margin of error in the latter was plus or minus 4.4% points, signaling a race that’s still very much up in the air.
Massie’s feud with party leadership doesn’t stop at the Epstein files
As per AOL, in the interview, Massie slammed Trump for allegedly blaming Marjorie Taylor Greene for death threats she received after their public falling out. Greene, a former Trump ally, resigned from Congress in January after clashing with him over several issues, including the Epstein files.
In a speech at the Ron Paul Institute in Texas, Greene claimed that after she told Trump about the threats to her life, he responded by saying “it was my fault and that I deserve it [and] if my son gets killed, I deserve it because I was a traitor to him.” Massie called the alleged remarks “despicable.” Beyond the Epstein files and internal party drama, Massie is also making waves with another controversial claim: that foreign lobbying is fueling his primary challenge.
In a separate appearance on The Tucker Carlson Show, Massie had alleged that the vast majority of funding behind Gallrein’s campaign is coming from pro-Israel lobbying groups, not local constituents. He specifically named the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and billionaires like Miriam Adelson, Paul Singer, and John Paulson as key players in what he calls an orchestrated effort to unseat him.
“The money didn’t come from regular people,” Massie told Carlson. “It’s come from billionaires and 95% of it, at least 95% of it, has come from the Israeli lobby.” He went on to claim that nearly every member of Congress is assigned an AIPAC “handler” to influence their voting patterns, and that his opposition to this system has made him a target. Massie also criticized Christians United for Israel, accusing the group of co-opting religious voters to support AIPAC’s foreign policy goals.
Gallrein has gained significant momentum thanks to Trump’s endorsement
Many see this as payback for Massie’s role in forcing the release of the Epstein files and his opposition to a major legislative package in 2025. To keep a low profile in local races, Massie alleged that AIPAC is using Democracy Engine, a vendor with ties to the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, to funnel money into the primary. Despite the influx of outside spending, Massie remains a strong incumbent, having won his 2024 primary with nearly 76% of the vote.
Massie has framed his resistance to foreign aid and military interventions as a matter of fiscal responsibility rather than xenophobia. Still, his claims about foreign lobbying have impacted an already contentious race. If his allegations are true, this primary could set a precedent for how outside money influences local elections.
For now, Massie is doubling down on his message, positioning himself as a lone wolf fighting against both party leadership and special interests. Whether Kentucky voters will reward that independence or side with the establishment remains the million-dollar question. With the primary just around the corner, every vote, dollar, and endorsement could tip the scales in what’s shaping up to be one of the most dramatic races of the election cycle.
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