Greene says she's not suicidal as she presses to release Epstein files

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she is not suicidal on X as she doubles down on a push to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein, reiterating her pledge to expose what she describes as the Epstein rape and pedophile network. In the post, she wrote, "I am not suicidal and one of the happiest healthiest people you will meet. With that said, if something happens to me, I ask you all to find out which foreign government or powerful people would take heinous actions to stop the information from coming out." Greene added, "The People understand what I’m saying."

The remarks come as Greene backs House Resolution 581, a discharge petition sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie that would compel the Department of Justice to publicly disclose all unclassified records, documents, communications and investigative materials related to Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Greene is one of four Republicans who joined with more than 200 Democrats in backing the effort, alongside Massie, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Lauren Boebert. The measure also lists dozens of Democratic co-sponsors, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi.

The bill’s supporters argue that full public disclosure is essential for accountability and for justice for victims. HR-581 states that the DoJ should publicly disclose all unclassified records, documents, communications and investigative materials in its possession that relate to Epstein and Maxwell. Greene has described the case as one that transcends party lines, saying the Epstein network must be exposed regardless of political affiliation.

Earlier this month, Greene and Massie staged a joint press conference with California Democrat Ro Khanna to press for greater transparency from the federal government regarding Epstein’s case. Greene called the gathering the largest press conference she had seen since arriving on Capitol Hill, underscoring that the issue matters to Americans across the political spectrum. "This is the largest press conference that I’ve seen since I’ve been here and this is because this is an issue that matters so much to Americans. This is an issue that doesn’t have political boundaries; this is an issue that should bring us all together," she said.

The Epstein saga, which centers on allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking, has kept public interest high since Epstein’s death in a Brooklyn jail in 2019. Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, has faced legal action tied to those allegations, fueling calls for a fuller public accounting of federal records. Proponents of HR-581 say that releasing unclassified documents would help victims, researchers and the public better understand the scope of the misconduct and the government’s handling of the case.

Critics of such disclosures argue that some records could contain sensitive information or ongoing investigative material. In the debate over Epstein records, Greene’s remarks and the cross-aisle support for HR-581 illustrate a rare convergence of views on a high-profile case. The substance of the disclosures and any subsequent actions by the DOJ remain under consideration as lawmakers proceed with the discharge petition and related oversight discussions.