US EditionCrockett ‘appalled’ at critics’ interpretation of her Abbott remark
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett referred to Gov. Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels' during a speech, leading to significant backlash from critics, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who labeled her comments as despicable.
- Crockett stated she did not mean to mock Abbott's physical condition, emphasizing she focused on criticizing his policies concerning migrant transportation instead.
- Republican Representative Randy Weber announced plans to censure Crockett for her comments, arguing they were cruel and lacking character.
- Crockett claimed the backlash was from supporters of former President Donald Trump, questioning their outrage over her remarks while ignoring similar behavior from Trump.
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CNN Contributor—'I Believe' Crockett's Denial That She Was Mocking 'Hot Wheels' Abbott
CNN Contributor—'I Believe' Crockett's Denial That She Was Mocking 'Hot Wheels' Abbott I don't believe Ashley Allison. I don't believe that anyone with the minutest modicum of intelligence or integrity could believe Jasmine Crockett when she denied that in calling Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels," she wasn't referring to the paraplegic Republican Governor of Texas being confined to a wheelchair for decades. And yet, that's what Allison, a CNN…
Facing censure, Rep. Jasmine Crockett denies mocking Gov. Greg Abbott's physical condition
Far-left U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) walked back her mockery of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott (Texas) after many decried her for the mean-spirited comments. Crockett was hammering away at Republican policies during a speech in Los Angeles with the Human Rights Campaign when she referred to Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels." 'I’m even more appalled that the very people who unequivocally support Trump—a man known for racially insensitive nick…
Crockett ‘appalled’ at critics’ interpretation of her Abbott remark
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is pushing back on criticism from Republicans claiming she mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) wheelchair use while giving a speech over the weekend. While speaking at the Human Rights Campaign LA dinner on Saturday, Crockett referred to Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” who is a “hot a— mess.” Republican critics…
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