Jeffries Calls Comer a ‘Stone Cold Liar’ Amid Epstein Claims
BREAKING: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has vehemently denied allegations from House Oversight Chairman James Comer, who accused him of soliciting campaign donations from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a tense exchange on the House floor. This explosive confrontation unfolded just hours ago, intensifying the scrutiny around Epstein’s connections to political figures.
During a heated debate on the Epstein files bill, Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, claimed that Democrats remained silent about their party’s links to Epstein. He specifically pointed to a 2013 email that allegedly showed Jeffries soliciting donations from Epstein, stating that “Democrats have been silent about their colleague’s coordination with Epstein.”
Jeffries wasted no time in defending himself, labeling Comer a “stone cold liar” and questioning the validity of the claims. “Was that a serious question from malignant clown James Comer that I had Jeffrey Epstein over for dinner?” Jeffries retorted, highlighting the absurdity of the accusations. He asserted, “They lie with impunity on things that are objectively verifiable.”
The 2013 email, which has surfaced as part of a recent investigation, reportedly came from a fundraising firm, Dynamic SRG, and solicited Epstein’s participation in a Democratic fundraising dinner with President Obama. The email described Jeffries as “one of the rising stars in the New York Congressional delegation” and encouraged Epstein’s involvement in supporting Democratic efforts to regain a House majority.
Despite these claims, Jeffries has denied any knowledge of the solicitation. “I have no idea what James Comer is talking about,” he stated, emphasizing his lack of recollection regarding the email or any interactions with Epstein. “I’ve never had a conversation with him, never met him, know nothing about him other than the extreme things that he’s been convicted of doing.”
The controversy escalated when a spokesperson for Comer asserted that the email speaks for itself, reinforcing the claim that Jeffries had a connection with Epstein. The timing of the email is critical, as it was sent after Epstein had already registered as a sex offender in 2010 and following his guilty plea for solicitation of prostitution with a minor in 2008.
Despite the allegations, ABC News has found no records indicating that Epstein made any donations to Jeffries or related organizations. Jeffries has not faced any accusations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
As the situation develops, all eyes are on the ongoing fallout from this confrontation, raising questions about political accountability and the implications of Epstein’s connections within political circles. The next steps will likely involve further investigations into the allegations and potential repercussions for both parties.
Stay tuned for updates on this urgent and evolving story as it unfolds.
