Lee Zeldin Responds to Jasmine Crockett's False Epstein Donor Claim

The Epstein Donor Misattribution

• 🎯 Jasmine Crockett falsely accused Lee Zeldin of receiving donations from Jeffrey Epstein.
• 🔍 Zeldin's team quickly discovered the donation was from a Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, a physician, not the convicted sex trafficker.
• ⏳ The donation was made in April and August 2020, after the death of the infamous Jeffrey Epstein.

Crockett's Defense and Spin

• 🗣️ Crockett defended her statement, claiming she had only 20 minutes to prepare and that her team performed a quick Google search.
• ⚠️ She stated she never explicitly said it was that Jeffrey Epstein, but acknowledged the potential for misinterpretation.
• 💡 Crockett suggested that a quick FEC search would not immediately differentiate between the two individuals.

Zeldin's Reaction and Political Context

• 🤔 Zeldin expressed initial disbelief, confirming that Jeffrey Epstein never donated to him.
• 🤦 He highlighted the absurdity of the claim, especially given the donation date was after Epstein's death.
• 🎤 The discussion touches on the political tactic of using such claims for spin, with Zeldin noting Crockett's continued defense of her statement.

Broader Epstein Investigations

• 🧐 The conversation briefly mentions the ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's associates.
• 🏛️ It notes that Bill and Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed to testify in a congressional investigation related to Epstein.
• ❓ Zeldin defers to congressional committees regarding the progress and potential outcomes of these investigations.