Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett has ignited a firestorm after referring to wheelchair-bound Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels.” The incident has prompted a potential censure motion and widespread condemnation from Republican lawmakers.
At a glance:
• Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) called Gov. Greg Abbott “Governor Hot Wheels” at a Human Rights Campaign event
• Abbott has been paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair since a 1984 accident
• Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) is filing a motion to censure Crockett for her comments
• Crockett claims her remarks targeted Abbott’s immigration policies, not his disability
• The Congresswoman deflected criticism by pointing to Trump supporters’ alleged hypocrisy
Democrat Congresswoman Under Fire for Mocking Disabled Governor
Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett has sparked outrage after making derogatory comments about Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s disability at a Human Rights Campaign event. The first-term Congresswoman from Texas referred to Abbott, who is paralyzed and has used a wheelchair for nearly 40 years, as “Governor Hot Wheels.”
The remarks were captured on video and have since gone viral, prompting swift backlash from Republican lawmakers and disability advocates. Abbott became paralyzed from the waist down in 1984 after a tree fell on him while he was jogging, a tragedy that has never hindered his political career or leadership capabilities.
Republicans Move to Censure as Crockett Deflects Blame
Republican Representative Randy Weber of Texas announced plans to introduce a censure resolution against Crockett for what he described as “disgraceful and vile attacks” against Governor Abbott. Censure is a formal congressional reprimand for disorderly behavior, though it does not remove a member from office.
Other prominent Texas Republicans also condemned Crockett’s comments, including Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Rather than apologize, Crockett attempted to justify her comments by claiming they were aimed at Abbott’s immigration policies and not his disability.
Democrat’s History of Partisan Priorities Revealed
Crockett’s response to the criticism has been to deflect blame and attack supporters of President Donald Trump. “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,” Crockett stated.
The controversy has brought renewed attention to the Democrat’s previous statements and her approach to congressional duties. In a revealing interview months before this incident, she admitted that her primary focus is opposing Republican policies rather than writing legislation.
