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Rep. Crockett Misidentifies Epstein Donors, Sparks Controversy

11/20/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Tex.) claimed several Republicans took money from Epstein, but cited a person with the same name.
During a House floor speech, she named Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), and others.
Rep. Lee Zeldin later clarified he received donations from Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, not the convicted financier.
The episode arose amid efforts to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) for texting with the disgraced financier.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Tex.) claimed several Republicans took money from Epstein, but cited a person with the same name.
During a House floor speech, she named Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), and others.
Rep. Lee Zeldin later clarified he received donations from Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, not the convicted financier.
The episode arose amid efforts to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) for texting with the disgraced financier.