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Hakeem Jeffries' campaign allegedly solicited money from Jeffrey Epstein

His campaign was accused of inviting Epstein to a 2013 fundraising event, and he denied knowing Epstein or receiving a donation from him.

Hakeem Jeffries' campaign allegedly solicited money from Jeffrey Epstein
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
Nov 19, 2025
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Rep. James Comer accused Hakeem Jeffries’ campaign of inviting Jeffrey Epstein to a 2013 fundraising event, citing an email from a political consulting firm. Jeffries said he did not know Epstein, had never met him and never received a donation from him.

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House Minority Leader whose campaign was accused of soliciting a contribution from Jeffrey Epstein

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James Comer
R · KY-1

House Oversight Committee chair who accused Jeffries’ campaign and criticized Democrats’ handling of Epstein-related documents

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President discussed in Comer’s claims about Democrats’ handling of the Epstein case

ALSO MENTIONED  Alex Acosta, Former U.S. attorney whose testimony Comer cited; Barack Obama, Former president named in the description of the fundraising dinner

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Email Inviting Epstein to Jeffries Fundraiser Surfaces

A 2013 email invited Jeffrey Epstein to a Democratic fundraising event connected to Hakeem Jeffries and offered an opportunity to meet him. James Comer said the outreach showed Jeffries’ campaign solicited Epstein; Jeffries denied meeting Epstein or receiving money from him. Center outlets emphasize Jeffries’ denial and the lack of evidence of donations as limits on what the email establishes. Right-leaning outlets foreground Comer’s solicitation allegation, though some also report Jeffries’ denial or the absence of donations.

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