Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is pushing again on criticism from Republicans claiming she mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) wheelchair use whereas giving a speech over the weekend.
Whereas talking on the Human Rights Marketing campaign LA dinner on Saturday, Crockett referred to Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” who’s a “sizzling a— mess.”
Republican critics instantly condemned Crockett for her feedback, accusing her of mocking Abbott for utilizing a wheelchair. Abbott was paralyzed greater than 4 a long time in the past after a tree fell on him whereas he was out operating.
“I wasn’t thinking about the governor’s condition—I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by Black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable,” Crockett posted on the social platform X on Tuesday.
“At no point did I mention or allude to his condition. So, I’m even more appalled that the very people who unequivocally support Trump—a man known for racially insensitive nicknames and mocking those with disabilities—are now outraged,” she added.
Following Crockett’s feedback, the Nationwide Republican Congressional Committee known as the Texas Democrat “Crazy Crockett” whereas Fox Information panelist Lisa Kennedy Montgomery known as her an “attention w—-.”
But it surely’s not the primary time Crockett has been embroiled with Republicans. Final yr, she and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) made headlines for feedback made on the Home flooring about every others’ look.
Crockett has since change into much more outspoken in opposition to Republicans, together with President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
On Tuesday, she accused Republicans of making an attempt to distract from the celebration’s insurance policies it’s attempting to enact in Congress.
“Instead of obsessing over and hanging on to my every word, maybe my political foes should focus on doing the work of the people who elected us to improve their lives,” Crockett stated.
