Ro Khanna Says Top Trump Officials Could Face Impeachment Over Epstein Files Fiasco

House lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie say they are weighing impeachment charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi in connection with the Epstein files controversy. The two said on Friday that they are considering articles of impeachment and inherent contempt related to the Justice Department's handling of records tied to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, though they had not decided whether to move forward. Khanna and Massie, both members of the House Oversight Committee, co-sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which helped push the DOJ to release remaining documents within a 30-day window.

During appearances on television, Khanna described conversations with Massie about drafting impeachment articles and inherent contempt. He noted that the issue extends beyond a simple party calculation, saying the problem for the attorney general is not about broad partisan support but about accountability in light of the redacted file release. He stressed that the goal is to bring full facts to light and to act in the spirit of the law, even as the discussion about possible charges continues.

The release of the Epstein files, though heralded by some as a step toward transparency, has been criticized for significant redactions. The documents were released after the department said it had met the Dec. 19 deadline, yet lawmakers noted the breadth of redactions and the appearance of unfinished disclosure. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche oversaw the release, and Khanna pointed to him as someone who could face future consequences if the handling is found wanting. On Friday, Khanna told Morgan Collin on "Anderson Cooper 360" that the files should be released without delay and that the country needs a complete accounting for survivors and the public alike. "Just release the files, get it over with," he said. "The last word, like I said, is going to be the survivors. Americans don’t trust politicians that much. They trust those women, and they are going to be back on the hill. And the country will hear from them." Khanna added that any enforcement against Justice Department officials would need to adhere to the law and be appropriate to the circumstances.

Blanche, speaking on Fox News, said the release schedule would continue over the coming weeks. He said, "Today several hundred thousand and then over the next couple weeks, I expect several hundred thousand more." Khanna described Blanche’s comments as part of a broader process toward completing the disclosures that have defined the Epstein-file controversy for months.

The Epstein files have been a signature issue for the DOJ and Bondi, who vowed earlier this year to release the records. President Donald Trump publicly labeled the broader effort a hoax amid the political turmoil surrounding Epstein’s case and related investigations. Maxwell’s prison interviews, in which she described roles and actions of various figures, have also colored the public’s understanding of the investigation. Khanna said his objective has never been to push for impeachment for its own sake but to ensure accountability and to honor the victims. He stressed that the process would be evaluated on whether the actions align with the spirit of the law and the truth of the record, not on political expediency. The conversation reflects ongoing partisan scrutiny of how the Epstein files have been handled and how Congress might respond through formal actions such as impeachment or inherent contempt if warranted by future disclosures.