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Stacey Plaskett’s cape dress steals show as Rep. makes history at Trump impeachment trial: 'Power statement'

The Democrat from the US Virgin Islands took the spotlight when she became the first non-voting house delegate to argue at an impeachment trial
PUBLISHED FEB 13, 2021
House impeachment manager Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) walks to the Senate Chamber on the second day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the US Capitol (Getty Images)
House impeachment manager Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) walks to the Senate Chamber on the second day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the US Capitol (Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial is currently global news. While the arguments of the prosecution and defense have rightly taken centerstage, Rep. Stacey Plaskett, a delegate from the US Virgin Islands, took the spotlight when she became the first non-voting house delegate to argue at an impeachment trial. What she said during the trial became viral news with many tuning into the historic moment as videos of the moment started circulating on social media.

Plaskett was a former law student of Maryland Representative and lead impeachment manager Jamie Raskin. It was Raskin who introduced Plaskett during the impeachment trial calling it a "moment of special pride". He also noted that she is the "first delegate ever to be on a team of impeachment managers in American history." While Plaskett made news for this very reason, many couldn't help but be floored by the blue outfit she wore during the trial. Many said that while that, of course, was not the point of the whole situation, or even priority in any case, the Rep's outfit definitely didn't go unnoticed.

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Netizens praise Plaskett's blue ensemble

Plaskett was at the impeachment trial in order to make a case on how Trump had incited the recent horrendous attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, as per reports. The Rep sported a blue ensemble, which some deemed as a "body-hugging mini-dress" while others called it a " blue BGL midi dress." Either way, her outfit caught the eyes of many - from the belt, to, of course, the best detail of the dress, the cape-like attachment at the back. Netizens on Twitter couldn't help but adore the dress with many appreciating the outfit the House delegate chose as she made history at the Senate impeachment trial.

Accompanied by police, House impeachment manager Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) walks to the Senate Chamber on the second day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on February 10, 2021 in Washington, DC. House impeachment managers will make the case that Trump was responsible for the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol and he should be convicted and barred from holding public office again. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

"Stacey Plaskett, First of Her Name, Speaker of Truth, Connector of Cause and Effect, Slayer of Reasonable Doubt. All this and a blue cape suit so sharp you could bleed to death just by glancing at it. QUEEN," wrote one user. Another added, "Can’t be no next time, we need to impeach! Cosplayed as the fabulous Rep. Stacey Plaskett for this one because she spoke truth to power while serving cape dress chic-ness #ImpeachmentTrial2 #StaceyPlaskett #ImpeachAndConvict@StaceyPlaskett." "Perhaps it was shallow of me to google "Rep. Stacey Plaskett" and "blue dress" but I did. Not everyone can make a power statement with fashion, but this cape dress met the moment and it was," added another admirer.



 



 



 

Many also mentioned how Plaskett making history with that amazing outfit inspired many to watch her, just as Kamala Harris had done when she became the Vice President to Joe Biden. "BOSS! New fan here in Kansas! My daughter is a senior in high school about to head to college for a Poli Sci degree and on to law school. She was SO INSPIRED by you today! Thank you," wrote one mom. Another added, "Why not, I am also a Kansan and @StaceyPlaskett makes me hopeful for government leadership. It is sorely missing in @RogerMarshallMD , but may his strong, smart colleagues prevail, and may KS do better in the next election."



 



 

Plaskett herself took to Twitter to post a picture of herself wearing the dress that has now become the talk of the internet, tweeting, "#VIStrong." As the blue cape dress made viral news, many verified users joined in on the praise - one of them being the niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris, Meena Harris. Meena wrote, "Not the focus I know but Impeachment Manager @StaceyPlaskett is defending our democracy while looking SO FLY IN A LITERAL CAPE DRESS."



 



 

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