During a Wednesday interview on Newsmax, Rep. Massie directly called out GOP megadonor John Paulson, the billionaire hedge fund manager who has poured millions into Republican politics and who, according to Massie, also appears in Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious “Black Book.”
“Well, let me give you the name of one of the billionaires who’s running $2 million of ads in my district since I started this effort,” Massie said.
“His name is John Paulson. He’s a hedge fund manager and a major donor to the Republican Party, a major donor to the Speaker of the House, a major donor to the President’s campaign, and he’s in Epstein’s Black Book. Now, that’s public, but that’s indicative of the types of people who may be implicated or just embarrassed by a release of these files.”
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Massie: Let me give you the name of one the billionaires, John Paulson.
He is a major donor to the republican party, a major donor to the speaker of the house, a major donor to the president’s campaign and he is in Epstein’s black book. pic.twitter.com/AmjYRq5rjw
— Rachel Bitecofer (@RachelBitecofer) September 4, 2025
According to Politico, the newly formed MAGA KY PAC has raised $2 million in just weeks to try and take out Massie in the upcoming Republican primary:
- $1 million from hedge fund billionaire Paul Singer
- $250,000 from John Paulson
- $750,000 from Preserve America PAC, tied to GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson
John Paulson is the American founder and CEO of Paulson & Co., a New York–based investment management firm established in 1994.
A notable Republican donor, Paulson has contributed significantly to campaigns and causes. In 2024, his Palm Beach estate hosted a Trump campaign fundraiser that raised over $50 million.
In March, President Donald Trump officially declared political war on Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) for opposing the Trump-backed funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown.
Trump: “Congressman Thomas Massie, of beautiful Kentucky, is an automatic “NO” vote on just about everything, despite the fact that he has always voted for Continuing Resolutions in the past. HE SHOULD BE PRIMARIED, and I will lead the charge against him. He’s just another GRANDSTANDER, who’s too much trouble, and not worth the fight.
He reminds me of Liz Chaney before her historic, record breaking fall (loss!). The people of Kentucky won’t stand for it, just watch. DO I HAVE ANY TAKERS??? Anyway, thank you again to the House Freedom Caucus for your very important vote.”
Massie’s comments came just after a press conference featuring Epstein’s victims, where he doubled down on the political pressure being applied to silence him.
Reporter: “Thomas, what’s some of the kickback you’re getting from your colleagues? Are there reasons why they don’t want to endorse this?”
Massie: “They’re being threatened. I mean, look, I’ve got $2 million of ads running against me back in my district, and it’s funded by three billionaires. One of them is in Epstein’s Black Book. I mean, this is what happens. Your consultants will abandon you. When the White House gets mad at you, the Speaker will block all of your bills. They’ll shut down your fundraising. The opposition to this is very political.”
The Gateway Pundit has reached out to John Paulson for comments.
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