Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett stirred controversy during a Human Rights Campaign event with comments directed at Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
According to Fox News, Republican Rep. Randy Weber is introducing a censure resolution against Crockett for appearing to mock Abbott's disability by referring to him as "Governor Hot Wheels" during her speech.
The incident has sparked immediate backlash from Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators who view the remarks as discriminatory. Crockett's comments specifically targeted Abbott, who has been paraplegic since age 26 when an oak tree fell on him during a jog.
Weber, a fellow Texas delegation member, expressed strong disapproval of Crockett's rhetoric. He emphasized that Abbott's story represents resilience and perseverance, contrasting it with what he characterized as Crockett's discriminatory attack. The Republican congressman has taken formal steps to address the incident through House procedures.
The censure resolution draft describes Crockett's comments as discriminatory and part of a pattern of inappropriate behavior. Weber argues that such remarks demonstrate a lack of respect for Texas values and political decorum.
Following the public outcry, Crockett took to social media platform X to defend her statements. She insisted her comments were focused on Abbott's policies rather than his disability.
The potential censure of Crockett comes amid increasing partisan tensions in the House of Representatives. This development follows recent disciplinary actions against other Democratic members.
Last month, the House voted to censure Rep. Al Green, another Texas Democrat, for his protest during President Donald Trump's joint session address. That censure attempt faced resistance when Democratic colleagues surrounded Green and began singing "We Shall Overcome."
The incident highlights the growing use of formal reprimands as political tools in Congress. Both parties have employed censure resolutions to address perceived misconduct by their opponents.
Rep. Crockett offered a detailed explanation of her remarks, stating:
I wasn't thinking about the governor's condition—I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by Black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable. Literally, the next line I said was that he was a 'Hot A** Mess,' referencing his terrible policies.
Weber shared his perspective on Crockett's behavior, declaring:
The story of our great governor of Texas is one of unwavering resilience and perseverance. Meanwhile, the actions of Jasmine Crockett – stooping to vile levels of discrimination and despicable political attacks – are nothing short of reprehensible.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces potential formal rebuke from the House of Representatives following her controversial remarks about Texas Governor Greg Abbott at a Human Rights Campaign event. The censure resolution, led by Republican Representative Randy Weber, condemns Crockett's "Governor Hot Wheels" comment as discriminatory and inappropriate for a member of Congress.
The resolution's fate will depend on House leadership scheduling a vote and the willingness of members from both parties to support or oppose the measure. This incident adds to the growing list of contentious moments between Democratic representatives and Republican state leaders during the current congressional session.
