The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Rep. Khanna on Trump’s handling of Epstein files: ‘You can’t just ignore the law’
Dec 31, 2025
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DOJ Secrecy On Epstein Files Is Obstruction
- Ro Khanna warns the DOJ's withholding of Epstein files is obstruction and cannot be ignored despite bipartisan law.
- He plans to file inherent contempt against Pam Bondi and push for full transparency in January.
Greene's Break With Trump Over Epstein
- Marjorie Taylor Greene says Epstein files drove her wedge with Donald Trump after meeting survivors in a closed hearing.
- She recounts Trump saying, "my friends will get hurt," when she urged releasing names.
Repeated DOJ 'Everything's Out' Claims Fuel Distrust
- DOJ claims to have released everything, then finds more documents repeatedly, fueling skepticism.
- Khanna says true transparency requires releasing witness statements naming alleged perpetrators.