Rep. Jasmine Crockett Defends Controversial Remarks on Gov. Greg Abbott Amid GOP Backlash
Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett insists her comments about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott were policy-focused, not a jab at his disability, amid backlash from GOP.
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Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett is defending herself against backlash after referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels' during a Human Rights Campaign dinner. While Crockett maintains her remarks focused on Abbott's immigration policies, critics, including Texas Republican Rep. Randy Weber, plan to censure her, deeming her comments discriminatory. Crockett, seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, emphasizes that her words were not aimed at Abbott's disability but rather his handling of migrant transportation, challenging GOP members for their inconsistent outrage over derogatory language related to disabilities.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett made her comment during a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles.
Rep. Crockett faced widespread criticism from Republican leaders, including Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who deemed her comments as disgraceful and representative of the Democratic Party's current state.
In the past, Governor Abbott's disability has been the subject of ridicule, notably by former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt in 2019. She later apologized for her comment. Additionally, staff members from Empower Texans were criticized in 2020 for insulting Abbott and mocking his condition.
Rep. Crockett has been known for her sharp critiques of Republicans, including a notable exchange with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her call to address Elon Musk. She has been a vocal advocate for civil rights and progressive causes.
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