In a recent episode on the House floor, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) found herself in a precarious situation after making unfounded allegations against several prominent Republicans.
She claimed that figures such as Mitt Romney, Lee Zeldin, John McCain, and George W. Bush had accepted donations from Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier and convicted sex offender. However, the individual she referred to was not the infamous Epstein but rather a New York-based physician sharing the same name. This blunder has now prompted the doctor to break his silence.
According to Gateway Pundit, Crockett's assertions were quickly debunked, revealing that some of the donations she cited were made posthumously, after Epstein's demise. When questioned about her claims, Crockett attempted to clarify, stating, I never said that it was that Jeffrey Epstein. Just so that people understand, when you make a donation, your picture is not there.
She further defended her position by explaining, So my team, what they did is they Googled, and that is specifically why I said a Jeffrey Epstein. Unlike Republicans, I at least dont go out and just tell lies.
However, a closer examination of Federal Election Commission (FEC) records indicates that donor information includes details such as city, state, ZIP code, occupation, and employer. The convicted Epstein's contributions were clearly marked with his occupation as a financier and linked to addresses associated with his criminal activities. This information is readily accessible, even with minimal research effort.
Crockett, nonetheless, stood by her statement, asserting, Within 20 minutes, you could not find that out, not from just doing a quick search on FEC. So, number one, I made sure that I was clear that it was a Jeffrey Epstein, but I never said that it was specifically that Jeffrey Epstein because I knew that we would, we would need more time to really dig in. In a surprising turn, CNN White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins challenged Crockett's narrative, refusing to allow her to perpetuate misinformation.
The real donor, Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, a neurosurgeon from Long Island, expressed his frustration over the mix-up. In an exclusive interview with The New York Post, Dr. Epstein humorously suggested, I think that I should contribute money to Jasmine Crockett and then let everybody know that she also took money from Jeffrey Epstein.
He further remarked, Until she said something, it was never an issue, indicating that this was the first time he had been mistaken for the disgraced financier. This incident underscores the importance of thorough verification, especially when making serious accusations on a public platform.
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