Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended her 'Governor Hot Wheels' comments regarding Texas Governor Greg Abbott, asserting that her remarks were aimed at his policies, not his disability. Critics, including Republicans and disability advocates, condemned her comments as insensitive, prompting calls for censure from some lawmakers. Crockett emphasized the focus should remain on policy discourse rather than personal attacks, and suggested that the outrage surrounding her comments served as a distraction from the work needed for their constituents. Despite her justification, the fallout indicates a growing divide in political discourse around disability and respect.