Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett stood up and
stormed out of Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony on the Epstein List after
it was revealed that Hakeem Jeffries took money from Jeffrey Epstein after his
conviction.
During a tense public hearing related to the so-called
"Epstein List," Attorney General Pam Bondi was testifying before
lawmakers when the session took an unexpected turn. Amid the statements,
allegations surfaced linking Democratic leadership to purported financial contributions
from Jeffrey Epstein even after he had been convicted of sex crimes.
In particular, Representative Hakeem Jeffries was mentioned
as one of the politicians who allegedly received donations linked to the
financier, which caused immediate discomfort among members of his party. The
accusation ignited the atmosphere in the courtroom, generating murmurs,
gestures of annoyance, and a clear increase in political tension.
The most notable reaction was that of Democratic
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who, visibly upset and making no attempt to
conceal her anger, rose from her seat and abruptly left the chamber while the
testimony continued. Her departure was interpreted by several attendees as a
demonstration of the impact and seriousness of the accusations made during the
hearing.
The episode highlighted the sensitivity of the issue and the
polarization surrounding any discussion of the alleged ties of public figures
to Epstein, a case that continues to generate political and media repercussions
even years after his conviction.