Rep. Jasmine Crockett Faces Criticism for Mocking Gov. Greg Abbott's Disability

Crockett's remarks at an LGBTQ+ advocacy event have drawn backlash, with Republican leaders condemning her comments as disrespectful and divisive.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels' during a speech at the Human Rights Campaign’s Los Angeles Dinner on March 22, mocking his use of a wheelchair.
Abbott, who has been paralyzed since a 1984 jogging accident, was the subject of Crockett's comments, which were met with laughter and applause from the audience.
Republican leaders, including Sen. John Cornyn and the Congressional Committee, have strongly condemned Crockett's remarks, calling them disgraceful and inappropriate.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has warned Crockett to 'tread carefully,' emphasizing that her rhetoric could have broader consequences.
Crockett has not issued a public apology, and the controversy has further cemented her reputation as a polarizing figure within U.S. politics.