Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie expressed disappointment and frustration with the Justice Department's release of the Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday, stating that the extensive redactions do not comply with the law mandating their disclosure. The California Democrat and Kentucky Republican led the effort on the legislation, which required the DOJ to put out its entire trove of documents by today.

According to Khanna, the document dump was incomplete, with too many redactions, particularly in a New York grand jury file where all 119 pages were blacked out. Khanna noted that a federal judge had ordered the release of that document, and the law requires the DOJ to explain the redactions. However, no explanations were provided, and the entire document was redacted.

"We have not seen the draft indictment that implicates other rich and powerful men who were on Epstein's rape island, who either watched the abuse of young girls or participated in the abuse of young girls in the sex trafficking," Khanna said in a video posted on X.

Massie, in a separate X post, echoed Khanna's sentiments, stating that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been "obfuscating" for months. "The files on Friday were an incomplete release with too many redactions," Massie said.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The controversy surrounding the Epstein files stems from a law passed last month, which required the DOJ to disclose its entire trove of documents related to the case. The law was aimed at shedding light on the sex trafficking ring allegedly operated by Epstein and his associates.

The Epstein case has been the subject of intense scrutiny, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability. The Justice Department's release of the files has been seen as a step in the right direction, but the extensive redactions have raised concerns about the department's commitment to transparency.

As a result of the controversy, Khanna and Massie have announced that they will begin drafting articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi. The move is seen as a response to what they perceive as the DOJ's failure to comply with the law.

The situation remains fluid, with the Justice Department facing increasing pressure to provide more transparency and accountability. The outcome of the controversy is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the Epstein case continues to be a major source of tension and debate in Washington.