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House to Vote on Censure of Stacey Plaskett Over Epstein Ties

11/19/2025

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Republican Rep. Ralph Norman introduced a resolution to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands) over her communications with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing.
Newly released documents indicate Epstein guided Plaskett's questioning of Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney.
The House will vote on the censure, which calls for an investigation into her conduct.
Democrats criticized the move as hypocritical, noting Republicans opposed releasing Epstein-related documents.

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Republican Rep. Ralph Norman introduced a resolution to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands) over her communications with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing.
Newly released documents indicate Epstein guided Plaskett's questioning of Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney.
The House will vote on the censure, which calls for an investigation into her conduct.
Democrats criticized the move as hypocritical, noting Republicans opposed releasing Epstein-related documents.