Dallas City Wire

Jasmine Crockett, a Congresswoman representing Texas' 30th district, has publicly expressed her opinions via social media about recent political events. Crockett, who assumed office in the U.S. Congress in 2023, succeeding Eddie Bernice Johnson, has addressed various issues facing the current political landscape.

In a post dated April 1, 2025, Crockett criticized certain members of the Republican party, accusing them of bending to figures such as Trump and Musk. She stated, "These Republicans will bend over backwards for their overlords—Trump, Musk, whoever’s cutting the checks. They really thought that they could come in here and find ways to strip federal courts of their power to push an unconstitutional agenda. Not on my watch. I’m here to call".

Later that day, on April 1, 2025, Crockett elaborated on her stance regarding the Speaker of the House, saying, "So Speaker Johnson threw a tantrum today and canceled votes for the rest of the week because he couldn’t wrangle enough support to block new parents from voting in Congress. I guess when you don’t get your way, you just shut it down and send everyone home? The American people".

On April 2, 2025, she acknowledged Senator Cory Booker's efforts, noting a significant milestone in his career. Crockett tweeted, "Sen. Cory Booker just broke the record for the longest floor speech in Senate history—a record set by Strom Thurmond trying to block the Civil Rights Act. Yeah, the irony ain’t lost on us. From fighting against justice to fighting for it. This is what courage and being on the".