Summary
Representative Tim Burchett criticized fellow Republicans after they did not support a resolution to censure Democratic Delegate Stacey Plaskett for her past exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution aimed to formally censure Plaskett and remove her from the House Intelligence Committee. Three Republicans sided with Democrats, leading to the resolution's failure.
Key Facts
- Representative Tim Burchett is a Republican from Tennessee.
- A resolution was proposed to censure Democratic Delegate Stacey Plaskett.
- The resolution concerned Plaskett's past text exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
- The resolution also aimed to remove Plaskett from the House Intelligence Committee.
- Three Republicans voted with Democrats against the resolution.
- Representative Burchett expressed disappointment with his colleagues' votes.
- Plaskett has admitted to the messages but denies any wrongdoing.
- The U.S. Senate passed a separate bill requiring the release of Epstein's files, which awaits the president's approval.
