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4mo ago

Jasmine Crockett Seeks Top Democratic Role on House Oversight Committee

The Texas representative formally entered the June 24 caucus to succeed the late Gerry Connolly, vowing to open an impeachment inquiry if Democrats retake the House.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks at a House Oversight Committee hearing on June 11, 2024. Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Court Accountability
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United States Representative Jasmine Crockett (Democrat of Texas), attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup ì1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountabilityî in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 20…
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Overview

  • Crockett is one of four Democrats running to become the committee’s ranking member following Rep. Gerry Connolly’s May death, with the caucus vote scheduled for June 24.
  • She has cast herself as a fresh face in the fight against the Trump administration, pledging to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Trump once Democrats regain the majority.
  • The congresswoman emphasizes the Oversight Committee’s role in combining accountability with strategic messaging to spotlight what she calls “chaos under Trump 2.0.”
  • Known for viral moments in Congress and on social media, Crockett also faces criticism over past remarks targeting Elon Musk and Gov. Greg Abbott.
  • Party members view the outcome as a test of whether Democrats will prioritize generational change over seniority in shaping their oversight agenda.