Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is seizing on renewed public scrutiny of the Jeffrey Epstein case by demanding that all files, including the elusive “client list,” be made “publicly available.”
Khanna is introducing a high-profile amendment Tuesday aimed at forcing the release of all remaining files tied to Epstein’s vast and sinister network.
But while Khanna’s push for transparency may earn headlines, critics are already pointing out the glaring hypocrisy behind the sudden urgency.
Khanna’s proposed amendment to the GENIUS Act would require Attorney General Pam Bondi to publish all Epstein-related records on a public website within 30 days.
The move comes amid pressure from both sides of the aisle following leaked DOJ memos and ongoing questions about the extent of Epstein’s elite client network.
“Why are the Epstein files still hidden?” Khanna posted on X.
“Who are the rich & powerful being protected?”
“The Speaker must call a vote & put every Congress member on record,” he added.
“Let the chips fall where they may.”
Khanna’s amendment comes as the Trump administration stands firmly behind AG Bondi.
The attorney general has maintained that there is no formal “client list” to be released.
Bondi has stated repeatedly that the DOJ has already disclosed what it legally can, and that efforts to politicize the case are aimed more at scoring points than delivering truth.
Yet tensions reportedly remain inside the administration.
A source familiar with the situation told media outlets that Bondi recently clashed with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over the memo leak and subsequent media fallout.
Khanna’s newfound enthusiasm for transparency has raised eyebrows, especially among conservatives who watched Democrats remain largely silent during the years when Epstein’s closest political ally, former President Bill Clinton, was at the center of it all.
Richard Grenell, former Acting Director of National Intelligence, mocked Khanna’s timing with a jab on X:
“I’ll take Something You Didn’t Ask For When Sleepy Joe Was in Charge for $500.”
Meghan McCain was even more direct:
“If Democrats are so worried about the Epstein files and Epstein, they shouldn’t have Bill Clinton speaking at every DNC and Democrat campaign event.
“Like, who are we kidding here?”
Khanna responded by acknowledging the criticism but insisted that releasing the files now is more important than rehashing who failed to act before.
“I am just saying we should get the files out there on a bipartisan basis to restore trust,” Khanna replied.
“Let the chips fall where they may.”
In another post, Khanna attempted to justify his reversal:
“The criticism I am receiving is Biden should have done this. Fine.
“But what is good now for the public?
“When we have a future Dem President, if Rs say let’s support Medicare for All or tax the wealthy, I wouldn’t call them out about the past.
“I’d say great. Let’s get it done!”
The move places Khanna at the center of one of the most controversial scandals in modern political history.
While Trump allies continue to call for full transparency, many view the Democrat shift toward investigating Epstein only now as politically convenient at best, and deeply opportunistic at worst.
However, it’s also likely no coincidence that by withholding the files, the Trump administration has provoked the Democrats into demanding the release of files that they previously fought to keep sealed.
Meanwhile, the American people still wait for real accountability in a case that has exposed the rot of global elites, raised serious questions about federal oversight, and revealed how insulated the wealthy and powerful can be, even in matters involving the most egregious crimes against children.
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