Representatives Nancy Mace from South Carolina and Suhas Subramanyam from Virginia stressed that the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein remains incomplete. They committed to pursuing answers, regardless of which party holds the House majority next year. The lawmakers shared their views on NewsNation with Chris Cuomo, focusing on survivor access to records and the need for government transparency.
Cuomo inquired about the current status of the investigation, questioning if efforts had ceased since Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the DOJ’s review was finished. Mace highlighted a petition known as “Epstein 2.0,” which is currently two signatures short. If successful in the House, this would allow survivors access to investigation documents.
Additionally, Mace stated that the petition would enable state attorneys general, including those from New Mexico, to conduct investigations if federal authorities fail to act. Subramanyam expressed that investigations would persist under Democratic leadership, ensuring subpoena enforcement and calling upon individuals who have avoided questioning. He pointed out that many prior sessions were voluntary and not under oath, with select witnesses withholding information.
Cuomo suggested holding a closed session to hear from survivors and identify relevant individuals. Mace demonstrated support for this proposal, emphasizing the safety and protection of the survivors. The lawmakers acknowledged that survivors fear defamation lawsuits from influential figures. In response, Mace filed legislation to cover legal expenses for survivors winning such cases.
Subramanyam stated that the issue extends beyond this investigation, calling for legislative changes to protect victims of sexual violence more effectively.
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