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Dem Jasmine Crockett Refuses to Apologize for Lying That Republican Lee Zeldin Took Money From Epstein

Crockett declined to apologize when asked about her earlier claim concerning Lee Zeldin and a donor named Jeffrey Epstein.

Dem Jasmine Crockett Refuses to Apologize for Lying That Republican Lee Zeldin Took Money From Epstein
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Twitchy reports that Representative Jasmine Crockett declined to apologize when asked about an earlier accusation that Lee Zeldin received money from Jeffrey Epstein, saying, “No. Not in this environment.” The article characterizes her earlier claim as a knowing falsehood.

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Representative criticized for declining to apologize over an accusation against Lee Zeldin.

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Mitt Romney
Former U.S. Senator (R-UT)

Former senator referenced as the subject of Harry Reid’s past statements about taxes.

Lee M. Zeldin
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

The subject of Crockett’s earlier accusation about a donor named Jeffrey Epstein.

ALSO MENTIONED  Harry Reid, Former senator cited by commenters as an example of a politician making a false claim about Mitt Romney.

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Jasmine Crockett Says She Will Not Apologize for Political Rhetoric

Outlets agree Crockett spoke out over the handling of the Epstein inquiry and files, criticizing the inquiry and calling for transparency or further scrutiny. Left-leaning outlets frame the story around allegations of a Justice Department cover-up and accountability for redactions. Center outlets stress Crockett’s call for transparency and her accusation that officials are shielding Trump. Right-leaning outlets focus on her rhetoric and refusal to apologize, including her earlier claim about a Zeldin donor.

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