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Hakeem Jeffries Can't Stop Repeating Himself When Reporter Presses Him On House Democrat's Texts With Epstein

Plaskett's texts with Epstein became the subject of a censure resolution and questions to Jeffries.

Hakeem Jeffries Can't Stop Repeating Himself When Reporter Presses Him On House Democrat's Texts With Epstein
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to directly answer reporters' questions about Delegate Stacey Plaskett's 2019 texts with Jeffrey Epstein, defended her and pointed to his vote against a censure resolution that failed. Plaskett said Epstein was her constituent and argued she deserved due process.

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House Minority Leader responding to questions about Plaskett's texts and opposing the censure resolution

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Donald Trump
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President mentioned in connection with Jeffries's remarks and the hearing testimony of Michael Cohen

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Republican representative who criticized Plaskett ahead of the censure vote

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Records Show Stacey Plaskett Texted Epstein During 2019 Hearing

Outlets on multiple sides report that released messages showed Plaskett exchanging texts with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. They also report that the House rejected a resolution to censure her over the exchanges. Left-leaning outlets frame the story around Plaskett's floor clash with Republicans and emphasize supportive reactions. Center outlets largely pair the failed censure effort with Plaskett's explanation, while some also report Republicans' claims of a related deal. Right-leaning outlets more often cast the texts as troubling conduct and stress the failed censure effort, with some also amplifying claims of a deal.

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