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 Scott
Timothy (Tim) Eugene ScottDemocrats worry Trump team will cherry-pick withheld documents during defense What to watch for on day 4 of the Senate impeachment trial GOP cries boredom in attack on impeachment case MORE (R-S.C.) would both “turn to dust” if Scott revealed any secrets from the upcoming Avengers film that the pair discussed.
"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.
Honor to meet you, sir. Thank you for taking the time. And if you repeat the secrets I told you about Endgame, Marvel will make sure we BOTH turn to dust. https://t.co/VfAsKpwOaK
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) March 5, 2019
Evans also discussed NATO with Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Jim Risch
James (Jim) Elroy RischSchiff sparks blowback with head on a 'pike' line Senators ask FDA to crack down on non-dairy milks, cheeses MSNBC's Chris Hayes knocks senators for ducking out of impeachment trial: 'You can resign' 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."
Enjoyed talking to @chrisevans about NATO & why it is so important. The news of this political-military alliance shocked him since he missed the 70 years after WWII. #CaptainAmerica pic.twitter.com/g9q3cYnqKr
— Jim Risch (@SenatorRisch) March 5, 2019
Evans met with Sen. Debbie Stabenow
Deborah (Debbie) Ann StabenowSenate fails to get deal to speed up fight over impeachment rules The Hill's Morning Report — President Trump on trial John Lewis to miss Martin Luther King Jr. Day event MORE (D-Mich.) and Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Stacey PlaskettUS Virgin Islands delegate vies for impeachment manager position Omar says US should reconsider aid to Israel Schumer to donate Epstein campaign contributions to groups fighting sexual violence MORE (D-Virgin Islands). Plaskett said he interviewed her.
Great to meet a real superhero both on and off camera. Thank you, @ChrisEvans, for discussing important issues our nation is facing and taking the initiative to put the real facts out there. pic.twitter.com/5h1d4IeXg6
— Sen. Debbie Stabenow (@SenStabenow) March 5, 2019
We have superheroes on our side. Thank you to @ChrisEvans for interviewing me today. #CaptainAmerica pic.twitter.com/czym9l2CBu
— Rep. Stacey Plaskett (@StaceyPlaskett) March 5, 2019
A strategist for Rand Paul
Randal (Rand) Howard PaulLindsey Graham will oppose subpoena of Hunter Biden Marsha Blackburn shares what book she's reading during Trump Senate trial Sekulow indicates Trump should not attend impeachment trial 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.
Would love to. Shoot me a dm
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) March 5, 2019
Evans also visited the Capitol last month and met with Democratic senators ahead of President Trump
Donald John TrumpTrump says his advice to impeachment defense team is 'just be honest' Trump expands tariffs on steel and aluminum imports CNN's Axelrod says impeachment didn't come up until 80 minutes into focus group 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 Pressley
Ayanna PressleyThe Hill's Morning Report — Dems detail case to remove Trump for abuse of power Pressley says she 'would welcome the opportunity' to educate DeVos after abortion, slavery comparison Massachusetts governor apologizes after calling Pressley speech a 'rant' MORE (D-Mass.).
