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Newly released documents reveal that Delegate Stacey Plaskett, a House Democrat from the US Virgin Islands, texted convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing in order to damage President Donald Trump.

Epstein appeared to be watching the hearing live and sent Plaskett real-time suggestions on how to question Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney.

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Kevin Sargent1 year ago

The "funny" thing (NOT) about people in power is they feel impervious to consequences of their actions and so far the Left has gotten away with FAR TOO MUCH of That! This MAY be the nexus of a WHOLE Raft of Nefarious behaviors. ONLY Way to know is RELEASE IT ALL, w/redaction of ONLY victims names. Then EITHER side LYING can be Evident to BOTH sides!

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TR DragonFlies1 year ago

Rich and powerful people are connected to other rich and powerful people, regardless of their moral standing-networking. Sadly it seems that it's a necessary evil. Rabbit hole that Epstein lived in, does not necessarily mean everyone was in that rabbit hole too, but contents of their emails should shed a light on which side of the divide they stood.

To convict anyone people providing testimony have to be granted certain guarantees. Like their privacy and safety. People who helped convict Epstein, will now be open to the very thing they were trying to get protection against. Are we really looking for justice? Or looking for dirt. Because the people who provided these testimonies are going to be the ones living with the consequences, and Congress' desire to shred what is supposed to be a trustworthy system for prosecution will only keep other people from speaking out in the future.

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Jorge Rios1 year ago

Yes, he most likely was a very large power player and all should be exposed. This should all be a matter of public record and nothing should be hidden.

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P Matherne1 year ago

I would say so. Apparently he has a lot of dirt on some so he held some cards.

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Jim Harmon1 year ago

I shutter to think about how deep ties to the likes of Epstein run. And I don't think for one minute that those ties are only on the left. History shows that political influence has no connection to the perversions that have been exposed on republicans and democrats alike. Bottom line is that human nature doesn't change with political party association.

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J Y1 year ago

Trafficking is the most heinous of crimes. The damage caused is cyclical. It must be stopped. Expose them ALL! Make an example of them to discourage future traffickers which are here in the US now.

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Bonnie Hissom1 year ago

Yes, Epstein’s power ran deeper than anyone truly knows. But can we stop, just stop. He’s was truly an evil man, but he’s dead. Can we move on to other more critical issues, please.

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James G.1 year ago

I agree, let's bury the whole mess....Of course, the real-time texting, during Trumps witch hunt trials is important...all the rest is hogwash. Unfortunate for sure, but you're right...there are More critical issues at hand!

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Don G1 year ago

I just wonder if democrats are going to be surprised just how much influence he had on their politics. Politicians are just getting mired in crooked. Look at how many issues are being discussed six years or more back. There are issues today that should be addressed.

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Jim Powers 1 year ago

Can’t wait to find out!

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Shaun Hurrie1 year ago

Yes, I do. As often the case, there is no smoke without fire. I'm seeing flames baby! Hopefully the Epstein files come out with little/nothing redactions...but I'm not overly optimistic.

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Eli Hill 1 year ago

Who cares, he's dead and so is your brain if this is what you live for!!! Liars, Cheaters & Thieves

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Laney B1 year ago

You might say that, but it’s not right-thinkers who’ve initiated this push. “Release the Epstein files” was the answer every ratdog democrat gave to any issue brought up that involved their own misdoings! It is the 2025 version of “Where are the WMD’s?”. Deflect, redirect, distract.

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Doug Ebbecke1 year ago

Seriously doubt anything productive will come from complete disclosure. Possibly a few won’t be in politics anymore, but in the end they’ll just replaced by someone who’s equally corrupt. Let’s move on to actually accomplishing something. Turning some executive orders into actual law and making some of the tariffs permanent.

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James G.1 year ago

Of course he was.

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Mary Verkuilen1 year ago

I think the DOJ should launch an investigation into just how much influence he had on members of Congress.

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Jen S1 year ago

You know they'll redact the predators' names. It's ridiculous.

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Shirley Damonte 1 year ago

Yes