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Social media erupts after far-left firebrand botches Epstein claims: ‘Insane accusation’
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing backlash on social media and labeled the “worst candidate possible” after she botched her facts while trying to tie Republicans to donations from Jeffrey Epstein during remarks on the House floor.
After a tranche of Epstein-related documents were released earlier this week, Delegate Stacey Plaskett, the non-voting congressional representative for the U.S. Virgin Islands, came under fire for texting with the disgraced financier during a 2019 congressional hearing about Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest.
Plaskett was fervently defended by several of her Democrat colleagues in the House after Republicans tried to censure her, including Crockett, who sought to accuse Republicans of their own ties to Epstein but failed miserably.
Crockett said she had her team “dig in” to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records, which she claimed showed Lee Zeldin, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator and former member of Congress from New York, had accepted campaign donations from the disgraced financier in the past. However, the donations were from a different Jeffrey Epstein, prompting backlash from both parties against Crockett.
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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, left, quickly clapped back after Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, inaccurately claimed he had received campaign donations from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. (Getty Images)
“If you’re looking for a good way to light $50 million on fire and lose by 15 points, then Jasmine Crockett is your candidate,” a Democratic strategist told Fox News Digital following Crockett’s floor remarks. Crockett has indicated she will decide by the Dec. 8 filing deadline whether she will throw her hat in the ring to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.
“She’s got no shot to win that Texas Senate race, and screw-ups like this show why she’s probably the worst candidate possible,” the Democratic strategist continued.
Republicans did not hold back on their criticism of Crockett.
“Crockett should get censured for this and staff should be fired,” GOP strategist Matt Whitlock posted on X. “What a shocking embarrassment to go to the floor with this kind of insane accusation, and have the WRONG JEFFREY EPSTEIN.”
“Crockett getting this so badly wrong is I guess why politicians usually outsource their oppo research to the professionals,” Chuck Ross, a Washington Free Beacon investigative reporter, wrote on X. “But you also would expect a member of Congress to know more about FEC filings.”
“Jasmine Crockett completely misrepresented, indeed outright lied, about various GOP politicians’ potential past donor relationships with Epstein,” former New York GOP Congresswoman Nan Hayworth said.
Zeldin was also quick to respond to the inaccuracy, noting the person he received campaign donations from was a physician also named Jeffrey Epstein.
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“NO [clapping emoji] FREAKIN [clapping emoji] RELATION [clapping emoji] YOU [clapping emoji] GENIUS!!!”
Jeffrey Epstein with ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who sits in jail on sex charges related to her time with Epstein. (Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
In addition to Zeldin, Crockett sought to claim other Republicans, such as Mitt Romney, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), George Bush, John McCain, Sarah Palin and others also received donations from the disgraced financier.
“This is a distraction. … Why are y’all more interested in talking about Stacey Plaskett than Trump’s relationship with the man?” Crockett asked on the House floor, calling Trump and Epstein “besties” amid a resolution to censure Plaskett.
“Miss me with your moral high ground. Folks who also took money from somebody named Jeffrey Epstein, as I had my team dig in very quickly: Mitt Romney, the NRCC, Lee Zeldin. George Bush, Win Red, McCain-Palin, Rick Lazio. … If this is the standard that we are going to make, just know we’re going to expose it all and just know that the FEC filings are available for everybody to review,” Crockett said.
Crockett had to be fact-checked just a few weeks ago for comments that attempted to make Republicans look like they were trying to hide facts about President Trump as it pertains to Epstein’s crimes.
Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 22, 1997. (Davidoff Studios/Getty Images)
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During an interview on CNN, Crockett attempted to claim Republicans redacted important information from documents about Epstein’s crimes. However, the hosts of the segment jumped in to correct the record, telling Crockett that it was actually Democrats who decided to black out the name of one of Epstein’s accusers, Virginia Giuffre, who did not accuse President Trump of any wrongdoing.
“Her recitation of the facts is simply, that, ‘I’m not going to trust Republicans. They probably made that up. And, by the way, we would never redact the name of somebody who is deceased anyway,’” conservative radio host Vince Coglianese said of Crockett’s CNN debacle.
“Jasmine Crockett was trying to — literally, on the spot — come up with a conspiracy theory in order to defend the callous and disgraceful behavior of Democrats. Where have we seen this before? Well, I don’t know, every Democrat made-up scandal about Donald Trump we’ve seen ever. They’re constantly trying to defame him. It’s the wrap-up smear constantly delivered over, and over, and over again.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Crockett for comment but did not receive a response.
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The 31st annual Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance car show is Sunday – right in time for Father’s Day!
The free event, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features world class cars, interactive displays, shopping opportunities, food options and even World Cup match updates.
What type of cars, exactly? Well, according to organizers, guests will see a Jaguar D-Type, a Lamborghini Miura, a Ferrari F40 and a Porsche Carrera GT, among many, many others.
Proceeds from the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will benefit the Beverly Hills Police Foundation and Beverly Hills Fire Chiefs Fund, which are nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting first responders and their families.
More information on the event can be found here.
Children and teens can enjoy a free lunch this summer at more than 90 parks across Los Angeles.
The annual Summer Food Service Program is sponsored by the city’s Department of Recreation and Parks.
From June 12 to July 31, anyone under 18 years old can grab a free lunch at a participating local park.
Menu offerings may include fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, salads, deli sandwiches and other nutritious meal options.
City officials said the program helps to ensure that children and teens continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out for the summer.
No application or proof of income is needed. Adults and guardians can simply bring their child to a participating location to receive food.
Meals must be consumed onsite and are available at no cost. Serving times will vary by location but typically range between 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
“Summer should be a time for children to learn, play and create lasting memories, not worry about where their next meal will come from,” said Jimmy Kim, General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks. “Through our partnership with LAUSD, we are proud to provide free, nutritious meals in safe and welcoming park environments where young people can stay active, connect with their communities and thrive throughout the summer.”
A full list of participating parks and serving times can be found here.
The public can also call 818-346-2700 or text “Summer Meals” to 97779 for a list of parks. Flyer information in Spanish can be found here.
More information about the city’s 2026 Lunch Program can be found here.
A resident was assaulted after two armed suspects forced their way into a home in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District early Saturday morning, police said.
The home invasion robbery was reported around 4:32 a.m. in the 800 block of North Detroit Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said two suspects, both described as adult males, entered the property while armed with handguns.
The resident was assaulted during the confrontation, though authorities did not immediately release information about the victim’s injuries.
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LAPD officers investigate a reported home invasion robbery in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District after two armed suspects allegedly assaulted a resident and stole jewelry and cell phones. June 2026. (KTLA) -
LAPD officers investigate a reported home invasion robbery in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District after two armed suspects allegedly assaulted a resident and stole jewelry and cell phones. June 2026. (KTLA)
Investigators said the suspects stole jewelry and cell phones before fleeing the area in an unknown vehicle.
Video from the scene showed LAPD officers investigating outside a modern residential property as daylight broke Saturday morning. Several patrol vehicles were parked nearby while officers canvassed the area.
No arrests had been announced as of Saturday afternoon.
Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to contact the LAPD.
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