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 ScottOn The Money: Trump weighs emergency declaration for Mexico tariffs | GOP senators look to rein in Trump on trade | Powell says Fed may cut rates if trade war hurts economy On The Money: Trump weighs emergency declaration for Mexico tariffs | GOP senators look to rein in Trump on trade | Powell says Fed may cut rates if trade war hurts economy Trump floats new emergency declaration to impose Mexico tariffs 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 RischSenate rejects effort to block Trump's Qatar, Bahrain arms sales Senate rejects effort to block Trump's Qatar, Bahrain arms sales Senators take bipartisan step toward blocking Trump's Saudi arms sales 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
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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 PaulOvernight Defense: Pompeo blames Iran for oil tanker attacks | House panel approves 3B defense bill | Trump shares designs for red, white and blue Air Force One Senate rejects effort to block Trump's Qatar, Bahrain arms sales Senate rejects effort to block Trump's Qatar, Bahrain arms sales 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 cites tax cuts over judges as having biggest impact of his presidency Trump cites tax cuts over judges as having biggest impact of his presidency Ocasio-Cortez claps back at Trump after he cites her in tweet rejecting impeachment 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
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