Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-T.X., is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars in the Democratic Party.
But only for her viral theatrics.
Recently Crockett, who sits on the House committee overseeing DOGE, spoke at a virtual rally for the “Tesla Takedown movement,” a so-called “peaceful protest platform” organizing demonstrations at Tesla locations across the country on March 29, made the following comments:
“On March 29, it’s my birthday, and all I want to see happen on my birthday is for Elon to be taken down,” Crockett said.
“I have learned, as I serve on the DOGE Oversight committee, that there is only one language that the people that are in charge understand right now, and that language is money.”
Her comments prompted Attorney General Pam Bondi to issue a stern warning, saying:
“She is an elected public official, so she needs to tread very carefully because nothing will happen to Elon Musk, and we are going to fight to protect all the Tesla owners throughout this country.”
But just when you thought Crockett would try to stay out of the limelight, she did the exact opposite after microphones caught her making an offensive attack against a disabled lawmaker.
Speaking in front of the Human Rights Campaign this weekend, Crockett called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has been in a wheelchair for decades, “Governor Hot Wheels.”
CROCKETT: “So we out in deez hot *** Texas streets, honey. Y’all know we got governor hot wheels down there. Come on now, and the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot *** mess, honey.”
Gov. Abbott has been in a wheelchair for decades.
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) March 25, 2025
She also said he was a “hot *** mess.”
However, what’s worse than the actual comment might be Crockett’s justification for saying it.
Crockett put out a statement yesterday attempting to explain why she made fun of a man in a wheelchair by calling him “Governor Hot Wheels.”
“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. At no point did I mention or allude to his condition. So, I’m even more appalled that the very people who unequivocally support Trump—a man known for racially insensitive nicknames and mocking those with disabilities—are now outraged.”
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…
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) March 25, 2025
However, this doesn’t appear to be the first time that she has made fun of Abbott after an old tweet resurfaced.
Not the first time, either. pic.twitter.com/Xs5aIeL8EZ
— Oh!Snap! 📷 🇺🇸 🐾 🐊 (@BlueCollie43) March 25, 2025
And, as one social media user pointed out, the term she used is commonly linked to mocking people in wheelchairs.
Via Urban Dictionary, “hot wheels” is a derogatory term for paralyzed people who use their disability for sympathy https://t.co/fKMonRTUBE https://t.co/RoyZnp7B0k
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 25, 2025
Abbott, who has used a wheelchair since 1984 when a tree fell on his back in a freak accident, brushed aside Crockett’s nasty comment in an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” late on Tuesday.
“It’s another day and another disaster by the Democrats. The reality is they have no vision, no policy. They have nothing to sell but hate, and Americans are not buying it,” he told host Sean Hannity. “It’s one reason why Texas is going to remain red.”