Comments from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) about Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sparked backlash from Republicans.
Rep. Crockett calls Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels”
What Happened:
Crockett was one of the speakers at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on Saturday, March 22.
“Y’all pray for me because who knows what I’m going to end up saying,” Crockett said at the beginning of the speech.
The Congresswoman went on to talk about the support from the Human Rights Campaign with legislative efforts and the push from Democrats despite resistance from Republicans.
“We in these hot a** Texas streets, honey. Y’all know we have Governor Hot Wheels down there,” Crockett said. “The only thing hot about him is that he’s a hot a** mess.”
Governor Abbott has been in a wheelchair since 1984.
What they’re saying:
Some conservative influencers have called for Crockett to be censured for the comments.
Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) responded to a clip of Crockett’s comments on social media, calling the comments “shameful.”
Rep. Crockett responds to criticism
In a statement to FOX 4, Rep. Crockett denied that the comment was about Gov. Abbott’s condition.
Read the full statement here:
“I was not thinking about the governor’s condition…I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants to communities run by Black mayors and stoke tensions and fear among the most vulnerable. Literally the next line I said was that he was a Hot A** Mess referencing his terrible policies. NEVER at any time did I reference his condition. So, now, I am even more appalled that the people that unequivocally support Trump, who is known for racially insensitive nicknames & mocking the uniquely abled are outraged. Keep this energy up for all people, not just your political adversaries. Finally, this is yet another distraction. Instead of obsessing & hanging on my every word, maybe my political foes should focus on the work of the people that elected us to better their lives.”
Why is Greg Abbott in a wheelchair?
The backstory:
In 1984, Abbott was on a run in Houston when a branch of an oak tree fell on the future governor.
Abbott’s suffered crushed vertebrae, broken ribs and damage to his organs.
He was left paralyzed from the waist down.
More on Jasmine Crockett
The backstory:
Crockett has risen to prominence in the Democratic Party since taking office in 2023 and has not been shy about pushing back against Republican lawmakers during her time in office.
She took over the seat Eddie Bernice Johnson held since 1992.
Confrontations between Crockett and other members of Congress, like Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), have earned her national attention, including being parodied on Saturday Night Live.
Crockett was the national co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign.
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She was also invited to speak at the Democratic National Convention.
Before her election to Congress, Crockett represented the 100th district in the Texas House from 2021 to 2023.
Crockett, Elon Musk controversy
Last week, Crockett ruffled some feathers during a call for the Tesla Takedown movement.
“All I want to see happen for my birthday is for Elon to be taken down,” Crockett said.
In response to the comments, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Crockett needs to “tread very carefully” during an appearance on FOX News.
Crockett fired back on MSNBC, saying she never promoted any violence.
“I just want to say that I have never promoted violence whatsoever. Yet, I’ve also never made excuses for those violent actors, such as the ones on January 6th,” Crockett said.
An independent journalist confronted Crockett about the Musk comments on Tuesday morning.
She is seen knocking the camera away from her.
Rep. Crockett thanked Republican Congressman Tim Burchett for putting himself between her and the person.
The Source: Information in this article comes from a speech made by Rep. Jasmine Crockett on March 22, 2025 at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner. Information on Gov. Greg Abbott’s injury comes from his campaign website. More information on Jasmine Crockett comes from past FOX 4 stories.
