Representatives Crockett and Plaskett Face Scrutiny Over Jeffrey Epstein Connections and Misinformation

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced criticism for a speech incorrectly linking Republicans to Jeffrey Epstein, citing donations from a New York doctor with the same name, not the financier.

The donations cited by Crockett were made in 2020 by a doctor named Jeffrey Epstein, occurring after the financier Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019, clarifying the distinction.

Separately, Stacey Plaskett faced criticism for texting financier Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 Congressional hearing on President Trump's conflicts of interest.

Epstein reportedly texted Plaskett during the 2019 hearing to offer support against President Trump, with these communications revealed following the release of Epstein-related documents.

Both representatives have faced scrutiny regarding their respective connections or claims related to Jeffrey Epstein, with Crockett not responding to media requests for comment.

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