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Congressional Tensions Rise Over Epstein Donations and Censure

11/19/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) accused EPA head Lee Zeldin of campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein.
Zeldin clarified he received funds from a different Dr. Jeffrey Epstein.
House Freedom Caucus tried to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) for her past communications with Epstein, but failed 209-214.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) said Epstein estate documents alarm him.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called the censure a distraction and questioned ethical basis.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) accused EPA head Lee Zeldin of campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein.
Zeldin clarified he received funds from a different Dr. Jeffrey Epstein.
House Freedom Caucus tried to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) for her past communications with Epstein, but failed 209-214.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) said Epstein estate documents alarm him.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called the censure a distraction and questioned ethical basis.