Censure Row: What's Behind Stacey Plaskett's Epstein Texts and the US Congress Fallout

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A heated debate is unfolding in the US Congress, with Democrats and Republicans locked in a censure row over Representative Stacey Plaskett (D-VI). The controversy centers around a series of text messages exchanged between Plaskett and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, which have been made public. A motion to censure Plaskett, filed by the House Freedom Caucus, was recently voted down by a narrow margin (213-214). However, the issue remains contentious, with many questioning the Democratic representative's links to Epstein. The House Oversight Committee had released emails showing multiple exchanges between Plaskett and Epstein, which some have interpreted as evidence of a close relationship. Plaskett's office has pushed back against these claims, stating that the representative was responding to 'partisan vitriol' and 'advice' from various individuals, including Epstein. As a non-voting delegate representing the US Virgin Islands, Plaskett has acknowledged that she received texts from multiple sources during a 2019 Congressional hearing. The controversy has sparked renewed scrutiny of Plaskett's relationship with Epstein, who was a resident of Little St. James Island, a US territory under Plaskett's jurisdiction. According to reports, Plaskett had visited Epstein's island on multiple occasions, allegedly seeking campaign donations. The House is expected to revisit the censure motion later this week, with the debate set to continue. As the situation unfolds, many are left wondering about the extent of Plaskett's involvement with Epstein and the implications for her congressional career.