Documents recently made public reveal that Representative Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands delegate in Congress, had far deeper connections to convicted sex‑offender Jeffrey Epstein than she has publicly acknowledged. While Plaskett previously described Epstein simply as a “constituent,” court filings show she received more than $30,000 in campaign contributions from Epstein and his associates across multiple election cycles—and that she communicated with him during a congressional hearing.
According to the records, the relationship dates back to Plaskett’s 2014 congressional campaign, where Epstein was listed as a potential donor. Subsequent meetings between them and conversations show that she sought funding not just for her campaign but also for local party entities and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Among the contributors were Epstein’s attorney, his accountant, and others within his inner circle.
In deposition testimony and meeting descriptions, Plaskett describes an October 2018 visit to Epstein’s New York townhouse, where she attempted to secure a large donation—but was told it failed vetting. During a separate 2019 House Oversight hearing involving Michael Cohen, texts show Epstein fed her questions in real time and later sent her the message “Good work.” These communications raise serious questions about whether a member of Congress allowed a discredited financier undue influence over official proceedings.
Plaskett has responded that she treated Epstein as a constituent, argued she did not recall the full extent of their interactions, and claimed to have redirected questionable contributions to women’s advocacy groups once the donations were flagged. Meanwhile, a resolution to censure her narrowly failed in the House, sparking renewed debate about accountability and transparency.
What to Watch:
- Whether the House Ethics Committee opens a full investigation into Plaskett’s ties and conduct.
- If further documents emerge tying other members of Congress to Epstein’s network.
- How this revelation influences public trust in Congress, particularly in oversight and intelligence work.
Summary:
Representative Stacey Plaskett’s long‑denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein have been laid bare by court documents. Her dealings—including solicitations of donations and coordination with Epstein during a congressional hearing—are under intense scrutiny and highlight deeper systemic questions about influence, ethics, and power in Washington.
