Jeffries Asked About Plaskett Allegedly Texting Epstein Mid-Hearing: ‘Why Are You Okay With That?’

During a press conference on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was asked about reports Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) allegedly texted Jeffrey Epstein during a hearing in 2019.

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