- Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, faced backlash for defending his colleague Stacey Plaskett.
- Stacey Plaskett was the subject of a censure motion by Republicans for allegedly texting Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing.
- The hearing in question was focused on former President Donald Trump, adding to the controversy of the alleged communication with Epstein.
- Republicans were keen on censuring Plaskett, arguing that her actions were inappropriate given the context and the timing of the hearing.
- Raskin’s defense of Plaskett drew widespread criticism and outrage, further escalating tensions between the parties.
- The incident has sparked a broader debate about ethical conduct and accountability of public officials during official proceedings.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-dem-slammed-sick-defense-colleague-caught-texting-epstein-during-2019-hearing)
