Ro Khanna threatens discharge petition to unseal Epstein client list

In a bold move aimed at exposing long-shielded details of Jeffrey Epstein’s network, US representative Ro Khanna is pushing legislation to force the public release of Epstein’s client list — and says he’s prepared to use a discharge petition if leadership tries to block it.

The California Democrat proposed a new law, which would be called the “Epstein Files Transparency Act” if passed. The amendment to the GENIUS Act would require the complete disclosure of the Epstein files by attorney general Pam Bondi.

Khanna used social media to highlight the lack of transparency around the Epstein files and suggested that powerful figures may be benefiting from the secrecy.

Axios reported that the amendment would require Bondi to “retain, preserve and compile any records or evidence related to any investigation, prosecution or incarceration” in the Epstein files. The records are to be published or released on a publicly available website within 30 days according to the GENIUS Act, if it is signed into law.

If passed, the bill would require all of the Department of Justice's unclassified records, papers, correspondence, and investigative materials—including files from the FBI and US Attorneys' Offices to be made public. Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sexual offender, is also required to testify in relation to the Epstein inquiry, according to the law.

The Trump administration is already in a tough spot regarding the situation. President Donald Trump expressed his dismissal of the Epstein case, saying he doesn’t understand why it would be of interest to anyone. He said to reporters, “It’s pretty boring stuff. I think really only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going.”

A two-page statement which denies the existence of a “client list” was issued publicly by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI. The statement also said there was no credible evidence suggesting that Epstein had blackmailed prominent figures as part of his criminal activities.

Bondi had previously stated a document was sitting on her desk related to the client list and later denied stating the same. She refused to comment on Trump’s remarks on the Epstein files.

Another detail raising questions about the official narrative is the video that attempted to prove that Epstein died by suicide in jail. However, the recording missed a crucial minute.