"Plaskett's office told the Post that she "received texts from staff, constituents and the public at large offering advice, support and in some cases partisan vitriol, including from Epstein." "The congresswoman has previously made clear her long record combating sexual assault and human trafficking, her disgust over Epstein's deviant behavior and her support for his victims," the statement added."
"In the texts, Epstein floated potential questions for Plaskett to ask Cohen, including an inquiry - which Plaskett subsequently posed - about other Trump associates the committee could interview."
"Rep. Ralph Norman's (R-S.C.) four-page resolution would censure Plaskett for "inappropriate coordination with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein," which it says "reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives." It also directs the Ethics Committee to launch a probe into "the extent of Plaskett's ties to Epstein and any potential further improprieties." It only removes her from the House Intelligence Committee - whose members receive more access to classified information than the average lawmaker - not from the Ways and Means or Budget committees."
Rep. Stacey Plaskett exchanged texts with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 House Oversight hearing with Michael Cohen, including queries Epstein suggested she ask. Epstein proposed potential questions and Plaskett subsequently posed at least one such inquiry about other Trump associates the committee could interview. Plaskett's office stated she received messages from many sources, including Epstein, and emphasized her record combating sexual assault, human trafficking, and support for victims. The texts predate Epstein's July 2019 federal arrest but followed his 2008 guilty plea and investigative reporting. A Republican resolution would censure Plaskett, order an Ethics probe, and remove her from the House Intelligence Committee; a Democratic motion to refer the matter to the Ethics Committee failed 213-214, and a final removal vote could occur as soon as Tuesday night.
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