Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas faced backlash after making an unusual claim about supposed campaign contributions from Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier. Her statements hinted that Epstein and other Republican figures donated to the campaign of former New York Representative Lee Zeldin.
In a video that spread across social media, Crockett mentioned, “Upon quickly looking into this, it turns out that some individuals, including a Jeffrey Epstein, Mitt Romney, and even Lee Zeldin, received money.” She continued, emphasizing that transparency exists with campaign finance, stating, “Anyone can access your FEC filings.”
Zeldin responded to Crockett’s comments on his social platform, clarifying, “Yes, Crockett. A doctor named Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, entirely different from the infamous Epstein, contributed to my prior campaign.” He added humorously, pointing out the lack of any suspicious ties, punctuated with applause emojis.
Others joined in the ridicule of Crockett’s allegations. One user joked, “My team looked into Rep. Crockett. Did you know she perished at the Alamo? Stop reporting!” Another added, “Please test drinking water in her district. It seems something’s off.”
The Blaze News attempted to reach out to Crockett’s office for a response, but no answer was provided at that time.
In related remarks, communication strategist Matt Whitlock criticized Crockett, saying she should be held accountable for the error. He expressed disbelief at her bringing up the wrong Jeffrey Epstein with such outrageous claims.
Recently, Crockett hinted at a potential Senate run against the Texas GOP after they adjusted the congressional map for the midterms. She remarked on needing “some karma” if her district’s representation was threatened, and expressed intent to delve into electoral testing in the future.
