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Hakeem Jeffries' campaign allegedly solicited money from Jeffrey Epstein

He accused Jeffries’ campaign of soliciting money from Epstein and said Democrats used selective leaks to attack Trump.

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

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

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Donald Trump
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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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James Comer Accuses Jeffries Campaign of Soliciting Epstein Funds

Comer cited emails about a fundraising invitation in accusing Hakeem Jeffries’ campaign of seeking money from Jeffrey Epstein. Right-leaning outlets center the allegation and Jeffries’ response, though one article shifts to Comer’s criticism of Jamie Raskin over Stacey Plaskett.

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