Jasmine Crockett insults Greg Abbott with offensive comments
- Crockett referred to Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels' while speaking at a Human Rights Campaign event.
- The comments received sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers and disability rights advocates.
- Crockett defended herself by claiming her comments were misinterpreted, focusing instead on Abbott's controversial policies.
In March 2025, during a Human Rights Campaign event in Los Angeles, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett commented on Texas Governor Greg Abbott, calling him 'Governor Hot Wheels.' Abbott, a Republican, uses a wheelchair due to paralysis from an accident in 1984. Crockett’s remarks sparked widespread backlash, particularly from Republican lawmakers and disability rights advocates, who accused her of mocking Abbott's disability. Fellow Texas Congressman Randy Weber moved to introduce a censure resolution against Crockett, stating that such derogatory comments undermine decency in public discourse. Despite the controversy, Crockett defended her statements, asserting they were misinterpreted and aimed at criticizing Abbott's policies regarding migrants. Furthermore, some Democratic colleagues, such as Congressman Greg Casar, expressed concern over the censure resolution, arguing that it detracts from focusing on significant issues affecting the public. Additionally, the incident highlights a broader trend of increasingly heated political rhetoric among U.S. lawmakers, especially regarding sensitive topics like disability rights.