Epstein Texted Democrat Delegate During Michael Cohen Hearing

Epstein's Pervasive Influence

• 🔍 Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly texting Delegate Stacy Plaskett, a Democrat from the US Virgin Islands, during a 2019 congressional hearing.
• 💡 The texts suggest Epstein may have been feeding Plaskett questions or lines of questioning while she was part of the committee interviewing Michael Cohen.
• 📌 The Washington Post reviewed documents that indicate this communication occurred during the hearing where Cohen was testifying about Donald Trump.

Text Message Content and Context

• 💬 One text from Epstein, sent shortly after a statement about Barack Obama, asked Plaskett, "Are you chewing?"
• 🤝 Plaskett responded, "not anymore," and later, when Epstein texted "Rona keeper of the secrets," she inquired, "Rona question mark question mark."
• 🔑 Epstein was referring to Rona Graff, identified as Mr. Trump's executive assistant, who worked next to Alan Weiselberg, the chief financial officer.

Implications and Connections

• ⚠️ The relationship between Epstein and Plaskett, while not necessarily nefarious, highlights his broad reach and potential for influence in political circles.
• 🏛️ The discussion also touches on Epstein's island, St. James, being in the US Virgin Islands territory and his death in state custody during Trump's presidency.
• 🧐 Questions are raised about the editing of jail cell footage released after Epstein's death, suggesting potential cover-ups or incompetence.