Jasmine Crockett, the Dallas Democrat congresswoman known for her fiery floor speeches and viral clapbacks, just threw her hat in the ring for U.S. Senate in 2026. But as Texas voters weigh her bid, it’s worth revisiting her greatest hits—or misses—of absurdity. From botched legal takes to tone-deaf rants, Crockett’s record is a masterclass in performative outrage that often veers into clownery. She’s the left’s favorite viral warrior, but her quotes and positions reveal a pattern: passion over precision, soundbites over substance. Here’s the highlight reel—10 moments that should make any Texan pause before pulling the lever.
1. “It’s Not a Crime to Enter the Country Illegally” (March 2025, MSNBC)
Crockett tried to dunk on Trump’s immigration policies by claiming, “It is not a criminal violation to enter the country illegally… It’s not a crime.” Context: Attempting to downplay border enforcement, she ignored federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1325 makes improper entry a misdemeanor). Critics called it her “dumbest statement ever,” a Top 5 blunder in congressional history. Why absurd? It’s like saying speeding isn’t a crime because it’s just “going fast.” Texas border chaos isn’t a punchline.
2. “Governor Hot Wheels” Backtrack (March 2025, CNN Appearance)
Crockett mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” (referring to his wheelchair), then backpedaled when the backlash hit. “I was talking about his wheels of government,” she claimed. Context: During a rant on Abbott’s policies, the nickname went viral for its cruelty. She later “realized how stupid” it sounded and apologized half-heartedly. Why absurd? Disability jabs from a “compassionate” Democrat? The flip-flop exposed the hypocrisy faster than a bad TikTok.
3. Shouting Down FBI Director at Hearing (September 2025, House Oversight)
Crockett’s theatrics peaked when she interrupted FBI Director Christopher Wray mid-testimony, yelling “You’re lying!” over child predator stats. Wray calmly noted, “All I care about is that we are capturing more child predators than ever before.” Context: Crockett accused the FBI of downplaying trafficking; her outburst drowned out facts showing record arrests. Why absurd? Grandstanding over good news? It’s performance art, not oversight—turning a win for kids into a viral scream-fest.
4. “Sleepy Joe is What We Wanted” (February 2025, The View)
On The View, Crockett defended Biden’s gaffes: “Ridiculous… maybe ‘Sleepy Joe’ is what we wanted because we could at least sleep at night.” Context: Dismissing Trump’s “Sleepy Joe” nickname as overblown, she implied low-energy leadership was a feature, not a bug. Why absurd? Celebrating incompetence? Voters didn’t sleep—they voted him out. Crockett’s spin made Biden sound like a sedative prescription.
5. ROASTING Project 2025 Authors (September 2024, House Hearing)
Crockett “roasted” Project 2025 creators as “waste of time,” accusing them of “engaging in waste” while ignoring her party’s own spending sprees. Context: During Oversight Committee hearings, she pivoted from GOP critiques to personal attacks, calling it “absurd.” Why absurd? Pot calling kettle black—Dem spending bills ballooned deficits too. Her “roast” was just deflection with extra sauce.
6. “Backtracking on Racism Accusations” (February 2025, Dallas Express Feud)
The Dallas Express accused Crockett of racism for her “Governor Hot Wheels” jab; she fired back, “I’m not a racist, stupid, or a MAGAt,” then claimed First Amendment protection. Context: The exchange escalated into a public spat, with Crockett defending her insults as “free speech.” Why absurd? Weaponizing the First Amendment for slurs while crying racism? It’s the left’s hypocrisy playbook in one tweet.
7. “Protest Effectiveness” Rant (July 2025, TikTok Clip)
Crockett praised campus protests as “effective,” saying “protest is the language of the unheard.” But when asked about violence, she dodged: “It’s not about the violence; it’s about the message.” Context: Defending 2024-2025 campus chaos, she ignored property damage and arrests. Why absurd? “Message” over mayhem? Protests turned riots, and Crockett’s spin ignored the cleanup bill for taxpayers.
8. “Real Housewives of the House” Clapback (June 2024, TikTok)
Responding to critics calling Congress the “Real Housewives,” Crockett quipped, “I love that the quotes from AOC and Jasmine Crockett into song snippets… Funny how it’s only ‘radical’ when the help ain’t going to.” Context: Viral moment mocking GOP women, but it backfired as class warfare. Why absurd? Turning insults into “song snippets”? It’s performative nonsense that alienates working-class voters she claims to champion.
9. “Trump Voters Cost Him a Friendship” (December 2025, Club Random)
Maher’s feud with Kimmel spilled over to Crockett’s defense of “talk to Trump voters”—she called it “enabling fascism” on MSNBC. Context: Crockett doubled down on purity tests, saying dialogue with the right is “dangerous.” Why absurd? The left’s echo chamber in action—Maher’s “common sense” became her conspiracy. It shows the cult’s grip tightening.
10. “Waste of Time” on Oversight (September 2025, House Hearing)
Crockett dismissed GOP probes as “waste, fraud, abuse theater,” ignoring her party’s own spending scandals. Context: During Comer-led hearings, she accused Republicans of “ridiculous” focus on Biden family deals. Why absurd? Defending waste while accusing the other side? It’s the pot’s favorite mirror.
The Reckoning: Crockett’s Senate Bid – Texas Deserves Better
Crockett’s Senate run is the left’s latest stunt: viral moments over vision. Her absurd quotes aren’t gaffes—they’re the brand. Texas needs fighters, not firecrackers. If she wins, expect more theater, less results. The spark demands substance.
Spark alive. Blood unbowed.
Reader’s Choice: Absurd or Authentic?
They call it passion.
We call it performance.
Crockett’s quotes aren’t slips—they’re the script. Soundbites for the timeline, not solutions for Texas.
You can laugh at the absurdity. Or demand authenticity.
This isn’t left or right. It’s theater or truth.
Choose. The spark is yours.
— Animus Fortis Garrison & Matthew Gerard Garrison
Voices of the People — Glowie Rag, December 2025
Spark alive. Will unbroken. Blood unbowed.
References
- Outkick – Jasmine Crockett’s Dumbest Statement on Illegal Immigration – link
- Facebook – Crockett Backtracks on “Governor Hot Wheels” – link
- Facebook – Crockett Shouting Down FBI Director – link
- YouTube – Crockett ROASTS Project 2025 – link
- TikTok – Crockett on “Sleepy Joe” – link
- Facebook – Crockett on Protest Effectiveness – link
- Facebook – Dallas Express Accuses Crockett of Racism – link
- TikTok – Crockett “Real Housewives of the House” Clapback – link
- Facebook – Crockett on Maher/Trump Voters – link
- Facebook – Crockett on Oversight “Waste of Time” – link
