History of Stacey Plaskett in Timeline

Stacey Elizabeth Plaskett is a politician and attorney representing the United States Virgin Islands. She has served as the territory's non-voting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015. Prior to her political career, Plaskett practiced law in various locations, including New York City, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

May 13, 1966: Birth of Stacey Elizabeth Plaskett

Stacey Elizabeth Plaskett was born on May 13, 1966. She would go on to become an American politician and attorney, serving since 2015 as the non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands' at-large congressional district.

1988: Graduation from Georgetown University

In 1988, Stacey Plaskett graduated with a degree in history and diplomacy from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. This marked an important educational milestone in her life.

1994: Graduation from American University Washington College of Law

In 1994, Stacey Plaskett received her J.D. degree from the American University Washington College of Law. She attended law school at night while working full-time during the day, showing her dedication and resilience.

2007: General Counsel for Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority

From 2007 to 2014, Stacey Plaskett served as general counsel for the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, where she was responsible for the economic development of the U.S. territory.

2008: Switch to Democratic Party

In 2008, Stacey Plaskett switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party, believing it was a better place to have new ideas heard. This marked a significant shift in her political alignment.

2012: Primary Challenge

In 2012, Stacey Plaskett challenged nine-term delegate Donna Christian-Christensen in the Democratic Party primary but was unsuccessful, receiving 42.49% of the vote.

November 2013: Formal Declaration of Candidacy

In November 2013, Stacey Plaskett formally declared her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, setting the stage for her political career in Congress.

2014: End of Tenure as General Counsel

In 2014, Stacey Plaskett concluded her role as general counsel for the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, marking the end of a significant phase in her career.

2014: Successful Election to Congress

In 2014, Stacey Plaskett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after winning the Democratic primary and defeating the Republican nominee in the general election.

2015: Plaskett Starts Serving in Congress

In 2015, Stacey Plaskett began her tenure as the non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands' at-large congressional district. This marked the start of her significant political career.

2019: Donation Scandal

In 2019, Stacey Plaskett received criticism when Jeffrey Epstein was arrested for new sex crimes. She was the first politician to announce she would give away Epstein's political donations to benefit The Women's Coalition and The Family Resource Center.

2019: Initiation into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

In 2019, Stacey Plaskett was initiated into the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, a notable accomplishment and recognition.

January 6, 2021: Storming of the U.S. Capitol

On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was stormed, leading to the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, in which Stacey Plaskett played a significant role as a House impeachment manager.

January 12, 2021: Named House Impeachment Manager

On January 12, 2021, Stacey Plaskett was named a House impeachment manager for the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, marking a significant role in her political career.

February 10, 2021: Introduced by Jamie Raskin

On February 10, 2021, during the impeachment trial, Stacey Plaskett was introduced by lead impeachment manager Jamie Raskin, her former constitutional law professor, who praised her performance.

February 2, 2023: Appointed Ranking Member

On February 2, 2023, Stacey Plaskett was appointed as the Ranking Member of the United States House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

March 2, 2023: Release of Staff Report

On March 2, 2023, Stacey Plaskett and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler released a staff report criticizing the credibility of three whistleblowers involved in Republican investigations.

April 13, 2023: Letter to Matt Taibbi

On April 13, 2023, Stacey Plaskett sent a letter to journalist Matt Taibbi, accusing him of lying under oath. This action was criticized by several organizations as an attempt to intimidate journalists.

2023: Controversial Statement on MSNBC

During a 2023 MSNBC interview, Stacey Plaskett said that Donald Trump 'needs to be shot' before correcting herself to say he needed to be stopped. The statement led to calls for her resignation from several conservative commentators.