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Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett accused former Congressman and current EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin of accepting money from a “Jeffrey Epstein.” Zeldin vehemently denied the accusation, clarifying that a Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, a completely different person from the infamous sex offender, donated to one of his past campaigns. Zeldin responded to Crockett via the social media platform X, emphasizing that the donation had no connection to the disgraced financier. This incident occurred amidst ongoing criticism of Crockett, including past comments on ageism and being labeled “low IQ” by President Trump.

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Zeldin Blasts Crockett’s Epstein Accusation as ‘Freakin’ Genius’ Remark

Washington, D.C. – EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin fiercely refuted claims made by Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) that he accepted donations from someone named “Jeffrey Epstein.” During a recent statement, Crockett included Zeldin on a list of individuals and entities she claimed had received funds from a “Jeffrey Epstein.”

Zeldin responded via X, stating that a Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, a person entirely distinct from the notorious convicted sex offender, had donated to a previous campaign of his. He condemned Crockett’s suggestion of a connection between himself and the disgraced financier.

“Yes, Crockett, a physician named Dr. Jeffrey Epstein (who is a totally different person than the other Jeffrey Epstein) donated to a prior campaign of mine,” Zeldin wrote, re-posting Crockett’s comments. Zeldin exclaimed, “NO [clap emoji] FREAKIN [clap emoji] RELATION [clap emoji] YOU [clap emoji] GENIUS!!!”

Fox News Digital has reached out to Crockett’s office for comment.

The exchange comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Crockett, who has recently faced criticism for her spending on luxury hotels and limousine services. President Trump has previously referred to Crockett as having a “low IQ.”

Zeldin, who unsuccessfully ran for New York Governor in 2022, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023.

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