Dallas City Wire

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who represents Texas' 30th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared a series of tweets reflecting on significant political and social issues. Her statements commemorate historical figures, address current political dynamics, and highlight ongoing challenges.

On January 21, 2025, Congresswoman Crockett commemorated Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking achievement as the first Black woman in Congress with her tweet: "56 years ago today, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman in Congress. As a fellow Black Congresswoman and her Soror, I’m proud to carry on her legacy. Honoring her work will be difficult in the next four years, but meaningful work is never easy."

Later that day, at 20:30 UTC, she expressed pride in her new role within the Democratic Women's Caucus: "Honored to be named Communications Task Force Co-Chair for the @DemWomenCaucus! Trump and his Republican allies are already trying to hide the impacts of their attacks on women - we're not about to let them." This statement reflects her commitment to addressing what she perceives as efforts by former President Trump and his allies to undermine women's rights.

In another post at 21:03 UTC on January 21, 2025, Crockett criticized former President Trump regarding his treatment of Capitol Police officers involved in past events: "Let's not forget: Some of Capitol Police officers that protected Trump yesterday were among those injured by the insurrectionists he just freed. This is how Trump pays back their bravery." This comment highlights concerns over Trump's recent actions involving law enforcement personnel.