Republicans move to oust Democrat Plaskett from House Intel panel over Epstein texts
Summary
Republicans are trying to remove Delegate Stacey Plaskett from the House Intelligence Committee after it was revealed she exchanged texts with Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing. The texts suggest Epstein was advising Plaskett on what to ask during the hearing. A vote on her removal from the committee may happen soon.Key Facts
- Stacey Plaskett is currently on the House Intelligence Committee.
- Texts between her and Jeffrey Epstein were released, suggesting she received advice from him during a hearing in 2019.
- Plaskett reportedly asked questions that Epstein suggested during the hearing.
- The effort to remove her from the committee is led by Republicans.
- A vote on her removal could happen shortly.
- Epstein had previously been convicted on charges related to sex crimes and his donations to politicians, including Plaskett, were controversial.
- The proposed resolution to remove her also asks for an investigation into her ties with Epstein.
- Plaskett remains on other committees, like Ways and Means or Budget, regardless of the outcome.
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