Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), a member of the left-wing “Squad,” has once again suggested the possibility of violence against a Republican colleague in Congress.
In a discussion with former CNN host Don Lemon, Crockett seemed to imply a physical confrontation with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after Lemon hinted that the Texas Democrat should be cautious of the Georgia Republican’s potential actions. Lemon asked, “Do you worry about her? I mean, do you think she would… she would never do anything physical, or maybe her supporters? I don’t know.” Crockett responded, “I don’t worry about her doing anything physical. People forget that I was a criminal defense attorney… Marjorie likes to talk a lot. Um, I don’t see her ever being physical at all. Plus, I think that she may be concerned about what I can do physically.”
Crockett’s comments have also caught the attention of federal law enforcement. Recently, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a warning to the far-left Democrat following a series of remarks that appeared threatening toward Elon Musk and other Republican officials.
During an interview on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Bondi accused Crockett of “threatening lives” with her statements regarding Musk after leftist activists targeted Tesla dealerships. “After she said that about Elon, she claimed, ‘well, I didn’t mean violence,’ but your words have consequences. And what happened after she made those comments about Elon Musk? She’s a Texan in her own home state, and after she said that this morning, three explosive devices were found in Austin, Texas. So she needs to unequivocally denounce the violence,” Bondi stated.
“She must apologize immediately, not only to all Texans but to our nation and to the American shareholders of Tesla, because she is inciting violence. Furthermore, the clip of her remarks about Senator Cruz suggests that she may face censure from Congress for her statements. People do not seem to learn. She is misusing her public platform.”She proceeded to address Senator Cruz, emphasizing the necessity for an immediate apology and a clear denunciation of violence, Bondi remarked.
The attorney general further criticized Crockett’s inflammatory language, asserting that the far-left legislator is inciting “additional insurrection” despite prior warnings to “exercise caution.”
“It is noteworthy that these individuals invoke the First Amendment while simultaneously expressing disdain for Elon Musk, who is exercising his First Amendment rights. However, it is important to recognize that words carry consequences. She must proceed with extreme caution. We are unaware of the full extent of her statements and actions,” Bondi stated. She continued, “It is imperative that she promptly apologize and condemn this behavior, especially since violence has erupted in her home state following her remarks. This situation is perilous. She must understand the risks involved, particularly as she calls for further insurrection on her birthday this weekend.” Additionally, Crockett may face scrutiny from the Federal Election Commission.
An investigation into her campaign finances has been initiated, following a complaint lodged by The Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, a conservative watchdog group, regarding funds raised through the contentious Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, as reported by The Daily Signal last week.
