The continued concealment of Jeffrey Epstein-related records may be linked to potential revelations that could embarrass powerful individuals in both the United States and allied nations, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said Tuesday on Newsmax.

Appearing on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Massie defended his efforts to force the release of the sealed files, even as some Republicans have expressed discomfort over the political implications.

“Well, you know, the files exist. There are some files there. This is not a hoax,” Massie said. “I’m convinced — based on the things that the FBI director [Kash Patel] and [Attorney General] Pam Bondi said earlier and [Vice President] JD Vance — that these files are there.

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