Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Plan to Read Jeffrey Epstein’s Alleged Client List on House Floor: “I’ll Say Every Damn Name”

Washington, D.C. — November 6, 2025** — The U.S. Capitol, a bastion of deliberative democracy and occasional decorum, teetered on the brink of unprecedented disruption yesterday as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) vowed to read aloud the names from Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged “client list” during an official House floor session—one of the few venues where lawmakers enjoy absolute legal protection from defamation suits under the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause. The announcement, delivered amid a bipartisan press conference with Epstein survivors and fellow lawmakers, has ignited a firestorm of anticipation, outrage, and ethical debate, thrusting the long-simmering Epstein scandal back into the national spotlight. “I’m not afraid to name names,” Greene declared, her voice steady and defiant as she stood on the Capitol steps, flanked by victims who clutched photos of their younger selves. “If they want to give me a list, I will walk in that Capitol on the House floor, and I’ll say every damn name that abused these women.” The pledge, echoed by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), promises to leverage congressional immunity to shield survivors from the lawsuits that have long silenced them, potentially exposing a roster of high-profile figures tied to the late financier’s sex-trafficking empire. As #MTGEpsteinList surges to the top of X trends with 3.8 million posts, Washington braces for fallout that could fracture alliances, ignite investigations, and redefine transparency in the post-Trump era.

Greene’s bombshell landed at 10:45 a.m. ET during a “Stand With Survivors” rally organized by Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), a rare cross-aisle coalition pushing the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill, introduced in July amid mounting pressure for unsealed documents, aims to compel the DOJ to release all investigative files from Epstein’s 2019 arrest and Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2021 conviction—files that include flight logs, witness testimonies, and a purported “client list” victims claim exists but fear naming due to retaliation. Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial on federal trafficking charges, allegedly operated a network that ensnared dozens of underage girls, luring them to his Palm Beach mansion and private island with promises of modeling gigs and massages. High-profile associations—Bill Clinton’s 26 flights on the “Lolita Express,” Prince Andrew’s settlement with accuser Virginia Giuffre, and Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ties—have fueled conspiracy theories for years, but survivors like Haley Robson, who spoke at the rally, say the real power brokers remain shielded. “We have the names,” Robson, now 38, told reporters, her voice breaking. “But if we say them, we’ll be sued into homelessness. Marjorie and Thomas are offering us a voice without the vengeance.”

The Speech or Debate Clause, enshrined in Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution, grants members immunity for statements made “in either House” during official proceedings, a safeguard dating to 1789 to prevent executive overreach. Greene, a first-term firebrand known for her QAnon-adjacent rhetoric and clashes with GOP leadership, seized on it as a “constitutional superpower.” “It’s a scary thing to name names,” she said, echoing survivors’ fears. “But I will tell you, I’m not afraid. These women deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth.” Massie, the libertarian Kentuckian often at odds with Trump, amplified the vow on X: “Survivors are compiling their own Epstein list. They’d be sued into homelessness for naming names, but @RepMTG and I are willing to name names in the House under constitutional ‘speech or debate’ immunity.” Khanna, a progressive from Silicon Valley, added bipartisan heft: “This isn’t red or blue—it’s right vs. wrong. Let’s force the DOJ to release everything.”

The rally, attended by 200 supporters waving “Justice for Victims” signs and survivors like Robson (who testified Epstein trafficked her at 16), underscored the human toll. Epstein’s 2008 Florida plea deal—13 months with work release for soliciting a minor—drew bipartisan fury, but Maxwell’s 2021 conviction on five counts (20-year sentence) yielded no “client” prosecutions beyond Jean-Luc Brunel, who died by suicide in 2022. Victims allege a cover-up: FBI raids on Epstein’s island seized hard drives with encrypted files, yet AG Pam Bondi’s July memo claimed no “client list” exists, prompting Massie’s discharge petition to bypass leadership and force a vote. Greene’s floor-reading threat circumvents that, weaponizing immunity to bypass courts and redactions. “The House floor is the only place in America where a member can legally say those names without fear of defamation lawsuits,” she emphasized, invoking the clause’s intent to foster “free debate.”

Reactions cascaded like a flash flood. Trump’s Truth Social erupted at 11:02 a.m.: “Marjorie is a WARRIOR! Expose the pedo elite—starting with Crooked Hillary! #DrainTheSwamp.” MAGA influencers mobilized: Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk (posthumously honored via his widow Erika) retweeted with 1.2 million impressions, while Alex Jones screamed on InfoWars: “Finally, someone with balls!” Survivors exulted: Giuffre, via Instagram, wrote, “Marjorie, if you need my list, it’s yours. For every girl like me.” But Democrats recoiled. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called it “grandstanding that endangers victims,” while AOC live-tweeted: “MTG’s ‘bravery’ is performative—real justice means prosecuting, not pontificating.” Pelosi, from California, faxed a rebuke: “Weaponizing the floor for conspiracy theater erodes trust—focus on policy, not spectacle.” Even some Republicans squirmed: Sen. Mitt Romney tweeted, “Immunity is for debate, not defamation—proceed with evidence.”

The legal tightrope is razor-thin. The clause shields “legislative acts,” but courts have ruled reckless falsehoods unprotected (Hutchinson v. Proxmire, 1979). “Greene’s playing with fire,” says ethics expert Jordan Tamis of CREW. “If she names innocents, it’s slander outside the chamber—ethics probes await.” OCE Director David Skidmore confirmed review: “Any floor statement alleging crimes triggers scrutiny.” Yet, Greene presses: “The CIA, FBI, DOJ hold the truth. We’ll demand it—for the women, and every innocent child abused.”

As night falls over the Potomac, Capitol security tightens—rumors of protests swell, with #JusticeForEpstein victims planning a vigil. Greene’s gambit isn’t just audacious; it’s atomic, potentially unmasking elites from Hollywood to Wall Street. Will she follow through? With Massie’s petition at 218 signatures (half the House), the floor beckons. In a chamber built for debate, Greene’s voice could echo eternally—or erupt into anarchy. One survivor whispered to reporters: “If she reads my name’s abuser, it’s freedom.” The list awaits. The floor falls silent. And America? Watches, breathless.