In a shocking and deeply troubling interview, Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) made aggressive and incendiary comments about Republican Senator Ted Cruz, suggesting that the American people should resort to violence to settle political differences. This disturbing rhetoric has ignited widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about the rising hostility and violence coming from the left.
Crockett’s inflammatory remarks were made in response to a question about how Democrats could win future elections in Texas. Her answer was nothing short of alarming. In a moment of rage, she said, “I think you punch… It’s Ted Cruz. This dude has to be knocked over the head, like, hard. There are no niceties with him—you go clean off on him.”
The casual nature of this violent suggestion is deeply concerning, especially considering the current political climate. With political violence on the rise—from the attacks on Tesla dealerships to the growing incidents of vandalism related to political discourse—Crockett’s call for violence further fuels the division in our country. Her remarks align with the broader pattern of escalating rhetoric from left-wing politicians that has increasingly blurred the lines between political disagreement and outright hostility.
As expected, her comments have sparked intense backlash online, with many questioning why congressional leadership has yet to take disciplinary action. One user on X (formerly Twitter) expressed frustration, writing, “Wow. And yet, once again, Congress sits back and does nothing. Why hasn’t Crockett been censured and taken off of all committees? Why hasn’t Congress defunded the radical district courts? The GOP needs to get it together. We need to see actions, not just more words or silence.”
Others have called for immediate intervention from House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging him to take action to protect the safety and integrity of the Capitol. One concerned citizen posted, “@SpeakerJohnson should be referring @JasmineForUS to the congressional EAP program. There are plenty of red flags regarding anger/harm to others. Remember, Speaker, it’s your duty to keep your members and the federal employees in the Capitol building safe. If a member is verbally/physically harming or wishing harm on others, you need to make a referral.”
This isn’t the first time Crockett has faced criticism for her reckless and inflammatory rhetoric. Earlier, she came under fire for her harsh comments about Elon Musk, echoing a desire to “take him down” due to his influence and business ventures. Her comments about Musk gained further scrutiny after incidents of vandalism at Tesla dealerships, which many believe are a direct result of the growing anti-Musk sentiment stirred up by figures like Crockett.
Attorney General Pam Bondi even publicly warned Crockett to “tread very carefully” after her inflammatory remarks. Yet, Crockett doubled down on her positions, taking to social media to further attack Musk. In a post on X, she urged followers to “BOYCOTT TESLA, SPACEX, STARLINK; especially Starlink. He cannot be trusted with overseeing the transmission of sensitive data,” claiming that Musk was co-leading the country into a recession.
Crockett’s comments reflect a disturbing trend among some in the left-wing political sphere: using violence and intimidation as tools in the political fight. Her blatant disregard for civility and the rule of law raises a question about whether individuals like her should be serving in office at all. The American people deserve better than politicians who incite division and violence for political gain.
At this point, the question remains: will Congressional leadership step up to hold Crockett accountable for her dangerous remarks, or will they continue to enable this toxic rhetoric that undermines the very principles of democracy? The American people are watching.
