Thomas Massie LIVE On CNN: Les Wexner A Redacted Name & Epstein Co-Conspirator

Rep. Thomas Massie appeared live on CNN today amid escalating scrutiny over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, where he directly named billionaire Les Wexner—the founder of L Brands and former Victoria’s Secret CEO—as a redacted “co-conspirator” in a 2019 child sex trafficking-related document.

Massie, a key sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, criticized the DOJ for improperly blacking out Wexner’s identity despite his well-documented financial ties to Epstein, who managed Wexner’s wealth for years. During the interview, Massie highlighted this as an example of unnecessary redactions shielding non-victims, arguing that federal law prioritizes protecting survivors rather than alleged associates or enablers.

He urged the department to reverse such decisions voluntarily, warning he and other lawmakers might otherwise disclose more names publicly.The revelation has amplified bipartisan calls for full transparency in the Epstein case, with Massie emphasizing that the unredacted files he reviewed—alongside colleagues like Reps. Ro Khanna and Jamie Raskin—revealed at least six men whose inclusion suggested potential incrimination, including Wexner.

While Wexner has previously denied wrongdoing and stated he was not considered a co-conspirator or target in earlier investigations, Massie’s on-air naming has reignited debates over accountability for Epstein’s high-profile connections.

The congressman stressed the need to focus on those Epstein allegedly trafficked victims to, framing the redactions as obstacles to justice rather than legitimate protections, and signaling potential further disclosures if the DOJ does not act swiftly.