Documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate have revealed shocking new information about his interactions with politicians during the tumultuous period surrounding his 2019 House hearing. Among these revelations is the disturbing suggestion that convicted sex offender Epstein was engaged in text conversations with US Representative Stacey Plaskett, a non-voting Democratic delegate from the US Virgin Islands.
The Washington Post obtained transcripts of the messages, which appear to be exchanged between Epstein and Plaskett on the day of Cohen's testimony before the House oversight committee. In these exchanges, it seems that Epstein was trying to influence Plaskett's questioning during the hearing, with one text suggesting she "bring up" a particular topic related to Trump executive assistant Rhona Graff.
Interestingly, Plaskett asked about Trump associates and expressed interest in meeting with other individuals involved in his organization. Her line of inquiry appears to have been influenced by Epstein's earlier messages, which appear to be probing for information on Trump's inner circle.
Furthermore, the exchange between Epstein and Plaskett reveals a disturbing example of how Epstein was using text messages to manipulate lawmakers. At one point, he sent a message asking if she had stopped chewing gum (or was "chewing" something else), only for her to respond that she had broken a habit from middle school.
The significance of these texts cannot be overstated, particularly given the context of Cohen's testimony against Trump and Plaskett's role as an impeachment manager during his Senate trial in 2021. The revelation raises serious questions about Plaskett's potential impartiality and whether Epstein's messages may have influenced her questioning during Cohen's testimony.
The full extent of Epstein's relationship with powerful individuals, including those in Congress, remains shrouded in secrecy. However, these documents offer a glimpse into the web of connections that has long been at the center of this scandal.
The Washington Post obtained transcripts of the messages, which appear to be exchanged between Epstein and Plaskett on the day of Cohen's testimony before the House oversight committee. In these exchanges, it seems that Epstein was trying to influence Plaskett's questioning during the hearing, with one text suggesting she "bring up" a particular topic related to Trump executive assistant Rhona Graff.
Interestingly, Plaskett asked about Trump associates and expressed interest in meeting with other individuals involved in his organization. Her line of inquiry appears to have been influenced by Epstein's earlier messages, which appear to be probing for information on Trump's inner circle.
Furthermore, the exchange between Epstein and Plaskett reveals a disturbing example of how Epstein was using text messages to manipulate lawmakers. At one point, he sent a message asking if she had stopped chewing gum (or was "chewing" something else), only for her to respond that she had broken a habit from middle school.
The significance of these texts cannot be overstated, particularly given the context of Cohen's testimony against Trump and Plaskett's role as an impeachment manager during his Senate trial in 2021. The revelation raises serious questions about Plaskett's potential impartiality and whether Epstein's messages may have influenced her questioning during Cohen's testimony.
The full extent of Epstein's relationship with powerful individuals, including those in Congress, remains shrouded in secrecy. However, these documents offer a glimpse into the web of connections that has long been at the center of this scandal.