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Democrats Are Running Away From Epstein Connections

Plaskett defended her communications with Epstein and urged people to move forward.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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The post argues that Democrats’ push to release Epstein-related records has turned into a political problem for them, focusing on Stacey Plaskett’s texts and Hakeem Jeffries’s response to questions about an email. It criticizes their explanations and Jamie Raskin’s defense of Plaskett.

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Delegate criticized for her communications with Jeffrey Epstein and her explanation of them

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House Minority Leader questioned about an email solicitation and Plaskett’s communications

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Representative criticized for a claim about Republicans receiving money from someone named Jeffrey Epstein

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President described as agreeing to sign the discharge petition

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative who defended Plaskett’s calls with Epstein

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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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