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Growing Pressure on the Justice Department

Rep. Ro Khanna of California said Sunday that the Department of Justice’s latest disclosure of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while substantial, falls far short of what the public was promised.

Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Khanna acknowledged that the release was “significant,” but stressed it does not go far enough. He warned that unless the DOJ publishes the remaining files, he and Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky are prepared to escalate the matter.

“If we don’t get the remaining files, Thomas Massie and I are prepared to move on impeachment or contempt,” Khanna said, referring directly to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment following Khanna’s remarks.

Millions of Documents, But Only Partial Transparency

According to the DOJ, more than 3 million documents connected to the Epstein investigation have now been released. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday on ABC’s This Week that the department’s internal review process has concluded.

“This review is over,” Blanche said. “We have nothing to hide, we never did.”

However, Khanna disputes the completeness of the disclosure. In a statement issued Friday, he said the DOJ had identified more than 6 million total records related to Epstein, yet only about 3.5 million are being made public after internal review and redactions. That means roughly half of the known material remains unreleased.

Khanna and Massie have repeatedly criticized the department for missing a December deadline to publish the full set of files, arguing that the delays undermine public trust and accountability.

While Khanna described Friday’s document dump as meaningful, he emphasized that it still represents only a portion of what investigators collected.

“Even those shocked the conscience of this country,” he said Sunday, noting that the released material references prominent figures across business, technology, finance, and politics.

“I mean, you have some of the most wealthy individuals, tech leaders, finance leaders, politicians, all implicated in some way,” Khanna added.

He went on to call the Epstein case “one of the largest scandals in our country’s history,” saying there is an overwhelming public demand for accountability at the highest levels.

“There’s a demand for elite accountability,” Khanna said.

Victims Speak Out Over Redactions and Privacy

As lawmakers debate transparency, Epstein’s victims have also voiced deep frustration with how the disclosures are being handled.

A group of survivors released a statement Friday condemning the DOJ’s latest release as incomplete and harmful. They argued that the process continues to expose victims while shielding powerful individuals.

“This latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files is being sold as transparency, but what it actually does is expose survivors,” the group said.

They added that names and identifying details of victims are once again being revealed, while alleged abusers and enablers remain largely protected by redactions and secrecy.

“Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected,” the statement said. “That is outrageous.”

The group described the approach as retraumatizing and called it a betrayal of the very people the investigation is supposed to serve.

What Happens Next

With millions of documents still unreleased and bipartisan frustration building, pressure on the Justice Department is intensifying. Khanna and Massie have made clear they are prepared to pursue formal action if the remaining files are not disclosed, potentially including impeachment or contempt proceedings against the attorney general.

The controversy now sits at the intersection of government transparency, survivor protection, and public accountability. As lawmakers continue to demand full disclosure and victims call for a more humane process, the DOJ faces mounting scrutiny over how it balances privacy, redactions, and the public’s right to know in one of the most notorious criminal cases in modern U.S. history.

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