Controversial Comments Lead to Censure Motion Against Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

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Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces Republican-led censure after mocking wheelchair-bound Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” during a speech at an LGBTQ event.

Key Takeaways

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels” during a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles.
Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) plans to introduce a censure resolution against Crockett, calling her remarks “disgraceful and vile.”
Governor Abbott has used a wheelchair since 1984 after suffering partial paralysis from an accident.
Crockett claims her comments targeted Abbott’s immigration policies, not his disability, and accused Republicans of manufacturing outrage.
If passed, Crockett would become the second House Democrat censured in 2025.

Controversial Remarks Spark Republican Backlash

Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas ignited a firestorm of criticism after referring to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” during a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles. Abbott, who has used a wheelchair since 1984 following an accident that left him partially paralyzed, became the target of what many Republicans are calling inappropriate mockery. The comments quickly spread across social media and conservative news outlets, drawing sharp rebukes from prominent Republican figures across Texas and beyond.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not mince words in his response, “Jasmine Crockett is despicable” declared Paxton. Similarly, Senator John Cornyn of Texas condemned the remarks, saying, “Crockett’s comments are disgraceful. Can you imagine if a Republican said something like this? It would be on the front page of NYT and all over CNN.” The National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Mike Marinella characterized Crockett as “the perfect spokesperson for today’s Democrats – out of touch and completely unhinged.”

The juxtaposition of Jasmine Crockett, making fun of a man in a wheelchair while standing in front of a backdrop professing “human rights” is a perfect snapshot of leftism in 2025 pic.twitter.com/A3rdrXJI17

— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) March 25, 2025

Censure Resolution in Motion

In response to Crockett’s comments, Representative Randy Weber, a Texas Republican, announced plans to introduce a formal censure resolution. “I plan to introduce a bill to censure Jasmine Crockett for her disgraceful and vile attacks against our Governor of Texas. This kind of rhetoric has no place in Congress,” Weber stated. A censure is a formal expression of disapproval that, while not removing a member from office, serves as a symbolic reprimand for conduct deemed inappropriate by House colleagues.

Weber’s draft resolution reportedly characterizes Crockett’s language as discriminatory and part of a pattern of inappropriate remarks. If the censure passes, Crockett would become the second House Democrat censured this year, following Rep. Al Green, also of Texas. The move underscores growing tensions in Congress over what constitutes appropriate discourse among elected representatives.

Crockett’s Defense and Political Context

Crockett, who has risen quickly as a prominent voice in the Democratic party since taking office in 2023, defended her remarks by insisting they targeted Abbott’s policies rather than his disability. “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,” Crockett remarked in response to the growing controversy.

Crockett, who serves as National Co-Chair for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, has gained a reputation for her confrontational style and provocative statements. During the same speech where she made the controversial remarks about Abbott, Crockett even seemed to anticipate the reaction, telling the audience, “Y’all pray for me because who knows what I’m going to end up saying.” This incident follows previous controversies including remarks about Elon Musk that also generated criticism from her political opponents.