GOP Rep. Thomas Massie delivered a scathing critique of President Trump, labeling his administration the "Epstein administration" over their handling of files related to convicted *** offender Jeffrey Epstein. Massie accused Trump and his team of breaking campaign promises to fully release Epstein-related documents, claiming the president remains "in with the Epstein class" of wealthy associates.

The criticism follows Trump's dismissal of Epstein files as a "Democrat hoax" despite previous pledges for transparency. Massie spearheaded congressional efforts to force the release of heavily redacted documents, which Rep. Jamie Raskin revealed contained over 1 million mentions of Trump-related names. The files show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, CMS administrator Mehmet Oz, and former strategist Steve Bannon had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known.

While the documents don't implicate Trump or associates in criminal activity, the political fallout could impact market perceptions of the administration's integrity. Trump has retaliated against Massie by endorsing his primary opponent in this year's midterm elections. The Epstein connection continues to cast a shadow over the Trump White House, potentially affecting business relationships and investor confidence among those concerned with ethical governance practices.