In a move that could crack open one of the most tightly guarded financial secrets tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has introduced a motion to subpoena four major global banks for documents linked to the convicted sex offender.
The subpoenas, if approved, would demand internal records from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and BNY Mellon—institutions that have all come under scrutiny for their historical ties to Epstein’s money. The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the motion at the end of its ongoing oversight hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel.
The timing couldn’t be more charged. Patel has faced a barrage of questions from lawmakers about what the FBI knew, when it knew it, and whether critical information about Epstein’s connections to powerful figures—including President Donald Trump—is being deliberately kept under wraps. According to Politico, the questioning hasn’t let up, and the pressure is only building.
With all Democrats on the panel expected to back Raskin’s motion, only one Republican vote is needed to push it through. That wildcard is likely Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who’s been outspoken about dragging Epstein’s secrets into the light.
Massie hasn’t minced words. He’s been at the forefront of congressional efforts to unseal the files, demand transparency, and force institutions—governmental and financial—to answer for years of stonewalling. If Massie votes yes, the subpoenas are a done deal.
The four banks in question aren’t minor players. They include, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, And BNY Mellon.
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who’s been quietly but doggedly working on the Epstein case for years, has kept a sharp focus on the money trail. He and his staff have zeroed in on the same financial transactions that are now the subject of the House subpoenas. Wyden reportedly reviewed sensitive Treasury Department documents during Biden’s presidency and has continued to press for additional records since Trump’s return to the White House.
What exactly those financial documents contain is still unknown. But the fact that both parties—at least in part—are now aligning on a push for transparency suggests that there may be something serious beneath the surface.
Raskin’s move signals a turning point. If the committee approves the subpoenas, the banks will be legally forced to produce their records related to Epstein. And if they don’t? Expect a very public fight.
Whether this ends in more stonewalling or actual accountability remains to be seen. But for the first time in a long time, the walls around Epstein’s financial enablers may finally be starting to crack.
