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Republicans Move to Censure Plaskett Over Epstein Texts

House Republicans led by the Freedom Caucus seek to censure Delegate Plaskett for exchanging texts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 hearing.

  • Rep. Stacey Plaskett is facing a resolution to censure her for texting with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing.
  • Rep. Jamie Raskin defended Plaskett, stating she was just taking a phone call from her constituent and criticized the Republican-backed resolution.
  • The resolution claims Plaskett's communications with Epstein reflect discreditably on the House of Representatives, prompting a probe by the Ethics Committee.
  • Plaskett’s office remarked that she has a strong record against sexual assault and expressed disgust over Epstein's behavior in a statement.
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House Republicans move to censure Plaskett over text messages with Epstein

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), who introduced the resolution, said it was “beyond comprehension” that Plaskett would communicate with Epstein during a hearing.

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'Shut up!' House floor groans as Republican rebukes Dem for calling Trump a felon

Rep. Andrew Clyde's (R-GA) rebuke of Democratic Del. Stacey Plakett (USVI) for calling President Donald Trump earned groans both online and on the House floor.Plaskett was censured by the House on Tuesday over revelations she inappropriately coordinated and communicated with Jeffrey Epstein during a...

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The Daily SignalThe Daily Signal
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Democrat Congresswoman Faces Censure for Texts With Epstein

The Epstein-Plaskett texts were "deliberate communications ... designed to attack President Trump," Rep. Ralph Norman says.

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Republicans move to oust Democrat Plaskett from House Intel panel over Epstein texts

One top House Democrat argued that Plaskett "took a phone call from one of her constituents."

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American FaithAmerican Faith
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Epstein Coached Plaskett? Intel Committee Seat in Jeopardy - American Faith

House Republicans push to remove Stacey Plaskett from the Intelligence Committee after documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein coached her.

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Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
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Norman introduces censure resolution against Plaskett

Ralph Norman said Jeffrey Epstein "actively coached" Stacey Plaskett during a House Oversight Committee meeting in 2019.

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Washington Times broke the news in United States on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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