Democratic Rep. Crockett accuses Republican Rep. Greene of racism after heated committee meeting
- Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, labeling her as 'racist'.
- The tense House Oversight markup session turned into personal attacks between the two representatives.
- Accusations of racism and personal attacks marred the committee meeting, sparking controversy.
Crockett spoke to reporters on Friday about a situation. She mentioned that she believes the issue is racism. She felt that people focused on her appearance rather than the important points she raised. This made her feel targeted because of her race. Greene's office responded to Crockett's comments, saying Crockett was the only one who mentioned color. Greene faced criticism for her behavior on social media. House rules state that members cannot make offensive comments about each other. Despite a failed attempt to remove Greene's comments, she continued speaking. Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, questioned Greene's understanding of the situation. Greene responded by criticizing Crockett's appearance. Crockett emphasized the need for Greene to be better informed and represent her district properly. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment at the partisan attacks during the meeting. Members from both parties on the House Oversight Committee condemned the unacceptable behavior during the meeting. The situation was described as disgusting.