Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, I told my graduation class At Tougaloo College Jackson, MississippiDuring the opening speech on Sunday, during which he knew how to “use a chair” in the face of adversity.
“There are people who tell us there are no tables that don’t have seats for you, but I’m here to remind you of Montgomery and those folding chairs. Please tell us that we know how to use the chairs. [are] Either lift it up or we’re doing something else with it,” Crockett said.
During her remarks, Crockett appears to refer to it Viral video from August 2023 A group of white sailors attacking Dameion Pickett, the captain of a black riverboat in Montgomery, Alabama. White folding chair It has become a symbol of resistance When the black man lifted his chair above his head in Pickett’s defense, when the other men attacked him.
Texas Democrats on Sunday urged Black College graduation classes to lift their table seats, reminding students of a bystander who rushed to protect Pickett in the event they were attacked. Conservatives responded quickly to Crockett’s comments and a clip of the Senator. Mike LeeR-Utah said Crockett’s comments were “not cool.”
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett called the “folding chair” resistance symbol during his historic remarks on opening at Black universities. (Getty Images)
Crockett’s remarks come shortly after a controversial repetition with the President. Donald Trump on sunday.
“You certainly have a lot of names in your mouth so that you are in charge of the whole country. Every time you say my name, you remind yourself that you are afraid that a clever and bold black woman will tell the truth and hold you accountable. Crockett said.
Trump on Sunday told NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker that Crockett is a “low IQ guy” and is calling her a Democrat future that described her as “confusing.”
Last week’s report showed that Crockett, currently a deputy ranking member of the House Committee on Surveillance and Government Reform, is now turning his eyes to the position of the committee’s chairman. Crockett will lead federal oversight if she gets a gig. This includes major research into Trump’s agenda.
Conservatives accused Crockett of inciting violence Trump’s first 100 days. That’s what Texas progressive lawmakers did. Earlier this year, he was criticized online To hint at Sen. Ted Cruz of R-Texas, he “has to be knocked over his head like Hard.”
Crockett too The Democrats said They need to be willing to “punch” with their race with the Republican Party.
Rep. Jasmine Rockett, D-Texas, was called the “Governor Hot Wheels” earlier this year. (Getty Images)
Fast White House response account Replying to x’s commentcalling Crockett “another indifferent Democrat who incites violence.”
Earlier this year, the Attorney General Pam Bondy She accused Crockett of “life-threatening” I should apologise for her rhetoric With Elon Musk Government Efficiency Bureau (doge) By saying, “‘All that’s going to happen on my birthday is that Elon is defeated,” Crockett would make it clear that her comments were meant as “non-violent” resistance.
Crockett was also criticized this year for calling R-Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is on the wheelchair “hot wheel governor.” She tried to return the comment after her The statement went viralcalling anger a “distraction,” and claims she is now appalled by the now rage of people who explicitly support Trump, known for racially insensitive nicknames and for oc-loling people with disabilities.
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Crockett did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
