Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky intensified his criticism of former President Donald J. Trump by branding Trump’s White House the “Epstein administration,” sharply attacking the former president’s handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Massie made the remarks during an appearance on a national Sunday political program, asserting that Trump’s promises of transparency had gone unfulfilled and that the former president remained closely aligned with associates connected to Epstein.

Massie said that even though Trump acknowledged social interactions, including dinners with individuals in New York City and West Palm Beach, he had failed to make public all relevant records, leaving survivors and the public without full disclosure.

This comment marks one of the most pointed rebukes from within the Republican Party toward the leading 2024 presidential contender.

Massie has positioned himself as a vocal critic of Trump’s approach to accountability and the rule of law, co-sponsoring legislation intended to compel the release of files on Epstein’s activities.

The resulting law mandated the disclosure of millions of records, yet Massie and others have said that significant portions of the material remain withheld or redacted in ways that obscure the identities of survivors, drawing broader concern about the completeness of the release.

Massie’s comments reflect frustration that full transparency has not been achieved despite the legislative requirement and Trump’s prior assurances.

The exchange has deepened public and political debate within the Republican Party, where Massie’s stance has drawn vigorous responses from Trump loyalists, including efforts to unseat him in upcoming primaries and public denouncements labeling him as insufficiently loyal to party leadership.

Trump’s camp has portrayed Massie’s critique as politically motivated and reflective of broader efforts by intra-party opponents to undermine Trump’s policy agenda and leadership role.

Amid this fractious discourse, Massie has maintained that his actions are in the national interest and aimed at ensuring accountability at the highest levels of government.

The sharp language and new nickname underscore enduring tensions within the Republican Party over issues of transparency, governance, and loyalty.

Massie’s comments also contribute to ongoing national conversations about oversight of powerful figures and the meaning of public service, as well as the political dynamics shaping Republican primary contests in the run-up to the next presidential election cycle.