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Stacey Plaskett

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Stacey Plaskett is a U.S. Representative for the U.S. Virgin Islands, having served since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on legislation that addresses the unique needs and challenges of her constituents in the Virgin Islands. Plaskett has been involved in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas such as economic development, education, and healthcare. She is the first woman to represent the Virgin Islands in Congress and has played a significant role in advocating for the territory's interests at the federal level.

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Nov 21, 2025

It was not public knowledge at that time that he was under federal investigation.

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Nov 18, 2025

Let me say this. I am not going to support the wealthy and connected who continue to exploit workers and evade taxes, powerful figures with credible allegations who face no consequences, and corporate interests profiting from human…

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Nov 15, 2025

You’ve got to quickly give us as many names as you can so we can get to them

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Jul 23, 2025

There is so much upheaval and so much concern that is going on in our country right now--unemployment, Medicaid cuts, all the things that are happening. Yet, in the Virgin Islands this weekend, on my home island, we had our annual Tart…

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Sep 24, 2024

That's why we have a separation of church and State, so that we can all worship our God as we wish.

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Sep 24, 2024

We cannot drop the ball when we see an individual or a group of individuals who have power trying to take that control.

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Sep 24, 2024

I think the reason that the Democratic Members have been bringing up Project 2025 and President Trump is because it presents a global threat, a true weaponization of offices and of a position against the American people as a whole.

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Sep 24, 2024

Project 2025 is an existential threat to our Nation's core values and safety.

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Sep 24, 2024

Let's be absolutely clear. Project 2025 is not about reform; it's about control.

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Sep 24, 2024

It is our opinion, many of our opinions, that Trump, for his own purposes, has now joined forces with individuals who have offered Project 2025 as a means to an end for each one of their own desires.

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Sep 24, 2024

Because, yes, in Project 2025, it allows the President to direct the active military to come to the streets of the United States against those that he deems as political rivals.

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Sep 24, 2024

We cannot allow Trump's dangerous agenda to strip away our rights and leave millions more vulnerable than ever.

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Jul 8, 2024

It is a clear weaponization plan by its authors against the American people, should Donald Trump become President again.

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Jul 8, 2024

The Project 2025 playbook is a plan to give Donald Trump the powers of a dictator just as he wants.

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Jul 8, 2024

Project 2025 will slowly, but surely strip away our rights.

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May 30, 2024

To lay the groundwork for a dictatorial government led by Donald Trump.

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May 30, 2024

To test out conspiracy theories, prop up those stories that the far right wishes to push into the American psyche.

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May 30, 2024

The purpose of this Committee will no longer be necessary.

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May 30, 2024

In 46 days, Americans will go to the polls for one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes.

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May 14, 2024

We have a President who I don't think it's a joke when he says things.

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May 14, 2024

I would ask that the statements regarding the conflict of interest related to Mr. Goldman be stricken down from the record.

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May 14, 2024

The truth remains that the facts in the case don't help Donald Trump.

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May 14, 2024

By my Republican counterparts causing people to bully social media companies, they want to allow any and all foreign adversaries to dump lies and misinformation on social media.

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Apr 30, 2024

This is about them intimidating social media companies to stop engaging in reviewing and moderating content before the 2024 election.

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