Chris Evans talks NATO, Marvel secrets on Capitol Hill
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Actor Chris Evans met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill discussing everything from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to Marvel secrets, according to a series of Tuesday tweets. 

Evans, who is best known for playing Captain American in multiple Marvel films, quipped that he and Sen. Tim ScottTimothy (Tim) Eugene ScottGOP Sen. Tim Scott says if he runs in 2022 it will be his last race When it comes to student debt, it is time to talk solutions Democrats call for Senate to return to vote on gun reform after two deadly mass shootings MORE (R-S.C.) would both “turn to dust” if Scott revealed any secrets from the upcoming Avengers film that the pair discussed. 

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"If you repeat the secrets I told you about Endgame, Marvel will make sure we BOTH turn to dust," Evans quipped, referencing the fate of multiple characters at the end of "Avengers Infinity War."

Scott said the pair discussed topics including education, bipartisanship and criminal justice reform. 

 

Evans also discussed NATO with Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Jim RischJames (Jim) Elroy RischTrump moves forward with F-16 sale to Taiwan opposed by China Overnight Defense: US exits landmark arms control treaty with Russia | Pentagon vows to 'fully pursue' once-banned missiles | Ratcliffe out as intel pick | Trump signs budget deal that boosts defense | Trump defends North Korea's Kim as 'friend' The 23 Republicans who opposed Trump-backed budget deal MORE (R-Idaho). 

"Enjoyed talking to @chrisevans about NATO & why it is so important," Risch tweeted, joking "The news of this political-military alliance shocked him since he missed the 70 years after WWII."

 

Evans met with Sen. Debbie StabenowDeborah (Debbie) Ann StabenowUSDA eases relocation timeline as researchers flee agency USDA office move may have broken law, watchdog says Senate Democrats see Warren, Sanders proposals as unfeasible MORE (D-Mich.) and Rep. Stacey PlaskettStacey PlaskettSchumer to donate Epstein campaign contributions to groups fighting sexual violence House Democrat backtracks, will now donate Epstein's campaign contributions Federal employees turn their backs on Agriculture secretary after relocation plans announced MORE (D-Virgin Islands). Plaskett said he interviewed her. 

 

A strategist for Rand PaulRandal (Rand) Howard PaulGraham promises ObamaCare repeal if Trump, Republicans win in 2020 Conservatives buck Trump over worries of 'socialist' drug pricing Rand Paul to 'limit' August activities due to health MORE (R-Ky.) indicated that Paul's office would also be interested in discussing bipartisanship with the movie star, and Evans said he would be open to coordinating a discussion. 

"Hey Chris, we’ve got lots of bipartisanship over here with @RandPaul too, stop on by," strategist Doug Stafford tweeted. 

"Would love to. Shoot me a dm," Evans replied.  

 

A spokesperson for Evans said he is "working on a civics engagement project" but did not offer further details. 

Evans also visited the Capitol last month and met with Democratic senators ahead of President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump watching 'very closely' as Portland braces for dueling protests WaPo calls Trump admin 'another threat' to endangered species Are Democrats turning Trump-like? MORE's State of the Union address. Evans's uncle is former Rep. Mike Capuano (D-Mass.), who lost a 2018 primary to Rep. Ayanna PressleyAyanna PressleyOcasio-Cortez brushes off Trump tweet claiming she is 'fuming' over Tlaib, Omar attention Trump finds consistent foil in 'Squad' Sen. Susan Collins: Israel should allow Omar, Tlaib to visit MORE (D-Mass.).

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