‘Can you arrest’: The White House is busy riffing on a porn site, while Thomas Massie reminds them about Epstein’s buddies

The White House recently stirred up quite a conversation when it promoted ONLYFARMS.GOV, a government website about American farmers, on X. The tweet included an image featuring a large “Only Farms” logo with a small White House illustration tucked into the “O,” alongside a picture of a farmer on a tractor in a field. The thing is, not everyone was thrilled with the government’s playful nod to a popular adult content site.

Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) wasted no time in hitting back. He responded to the White House’s post, with a sharp question, “Can you arrest Epstein’s co-conspirators instead of riffing on a porn site?” That direct challenge immediately pivoted the conversation to a much more serious topic: the ongoing push for transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Per CNN, Massie’s pointed question highlights a deep frustration among some lawmakers and the public over the slow drip of information from the Justice Department (DOJ) concerning the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A transparency law forced the release of more Epstein files than ever before, but it seems like we’re still only getting part of the story.

This is a topic that rightfully won’t, and shouldn’t die down

We’re talking about a massive trove of documents here. The DOJ’s investigative files on Epstein contain some 2.5 million documents that haven’t seen the light of day. Plus, a lot of the 3.5 million pages that have been published are heavily redacted. Members of Congress have been given the ability to read the unredacted files, but under very restricted conditions.

Now, Lawmakers are looking into new legislation, and they’re still trying to get Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify under oath about how she’s handled the Epstein files. Her recent briefing did not go well, causing all the democrats to walk out in frustration.

Since there is no enforcement mechanism in the original bill, the DOJ has been non-cooperative. The original bill also allows the DOJ to withhold or redact certain documents, like classified information or depictions of child sexual abuse. However, thanks to a sluggish investigation and a glaring lack of arrests or even charges in the case in the United States, it is creating a lot of unease.

As part of this ongoing investigation, lawmakers have also spoken to high-profile figures from the files, including former President Bill Clinton and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. Those who have viewed the unredacted files have pointed out additional errors, like blacking out alleged co-conspirators’ identities and withholding FBI memos about a woman who alleged President Trump had abused her.

Internationally, however, these files have prompted resignations and investigations in France, Poland, and the UK. Figures like former French culture minister Jack Lang and Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit have faced scrutiny over their connections. Former Prince Andrew was even arrested.

Ultimately, while many documents have been released, the quest for full transparency and justice for the victims continues. As Khanna said, “This issue is not going away until they release the files.”