WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — Rep. Ro Khanna scored a significant political win this week as the House voted 427-1 to release the long-sealed Jeffrey Epstein files. The overwhelming vote marked a rare moment of unity in Congress, sending a message to President Donald Trump, who had resisted releasing the documents. The victory also elevated Khanna’s role as a Democratic leader with a bipartisan touch.

Khanna, a Democrat from California who represents Silicon Valley, helped lead the unusual bipartisan push. He partnered with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and, later, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to force a vote through a discharge petition. Survivors of Epstein watched from the House gallery and applauded as the measure passed.

Khanna said he felt the moment showed how lawmakers can still work together. He noted that many Republicans and Democrats set aside political fights to support survivors. He also said the vote proved his ability to turn ideas into action.

Khanna’s effort relied on long-established relationships with conservative lawmakers. He and Massie first worked together years ago on legislation to end U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. That partnership helped them bring Republicans on board.

Khanna also built new ties. He had rarely interacted with Greene before this year, but had never attacked her on social media. He said staying open to conversations helped secure her support. He also maneuvered to help Rep. Lauren Boebert sign the petition by handing her the paper directly so she would not need to wait in line.

Massie credited Khanna for the strategy. He said the effort had only a small chance of success early on, but their partnership pushed it across the finish line.

Epstein survivors, who have spent years pushing for transparency, praised Khanna. Haley Robson, a survivor who works with advocacy groups, said Khanna stood for justice and believed the truth must come out. She said the release of the records would not have been possible without Khanna, Massie, and Greene.

Khanna said meeting survivors changed him. He described their stories as “emotionally horrific” and said he wished he had fought sooner. He said their courage fueled his determination.

Khanna’s bipartisan work has drawn national attention. He is often invited onto conservative media as the token Democrat and has used that visibility to promote his economic message. His contacts range from Steve Bannon to former Republican speechwriters to former President Barack Obama, who remains interested in Khanna’s career.

Khanna has not been shy about national ambitions. He says the vote shows he can lead and may help him shape the future of the Democratic Party. Politics insiders close to Khanna tell Diya TV he will likely run for President in 2028, positioning himself as the candidate that can win over progressive Democrats and disaffected MAGA voters.

Khanna and Greene are already talking about new areas where they can team up. They are exploring ways to limit private equity firms from buying single-family homes. Khanna is also looking for Republicans who will join him in lowering the Medicare age to 55. He says the momentum from the Epstein vote shows bipartisan action is possible.

Khanna argues that the fight against the “Epstein class,” as he calls the network of wealthy and powerful figures who enabled Epstein, is part of a broader effort to fix a rigged system. He says Americans want leaders who will challenge elites and deliver real change.

Trump has promised to sign the bill requiring the release of the records, though Khanna says he has not spoken with him recently. He believes the administration will not be able to avoid full transparency because too many lawyers and former officials already know what the records contain.

Khanna tells CNN the vote is “proof of concept” for his approach. He argues Democrats must offer a hopeful economic vision, not just an anti-Trump message, if they want to build an enduring national majority. The week’s events, he says, show voters still reward leaders who work across the aisle with a clear purpose.

As the Epstein files move closer to release, Khanna stands at the center of a rare bipartisan breakthrough — and at a moment that could reshape his political future.