Facing a possible censure in the House of Representatives, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-TX, is claiming her recent comment seemingly mocking Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" was misinterpreted. Her previous comments about the governor, however, indicates otherwise. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins/)
Crockett, however, is claiming her statements are being misinterpreted and that she was not mocking Abbott’s disability.
Kimberly McClain, Crockett’s chief of staff, responded to a request for comment by Fox News, by saying, "Please be assured that the Congresswoman, in no way, meant any harm toward the Governor OR meant to take lightly any medical conditions that he may have."
McClain pointed to a statement by Crockett on X in which she said, "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. Literally, the next line I said was that he was a 'Hot A** Mess,' referencing his terrible policies. At no point did I mention or allude to his condition."
Despite her statements, Crockett seems to have a pattern of making comments about Abbott "rolling" places, seeming to mock Abbott’s condition.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visiting the border with the National Guard in Eagle Pass, Texas. (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Rep. Randy Weber, R-TX, told Fox News Digital he would soon be introducing a resolution to censure Crockett because of her statements.
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"Jasmine…words have meanings & actions have consequences. I look forward to introducing my resolution to censure you for your words and actions," Weber said on X.
"The story of our great governor of Texas is one of unwavering resilience and perseverance. Meanwhile, the actions of Jasmine Crockett – stooping to vile levels of discrimination and despicable political attacks – are nothing short of reprehensible," Weber said to Fox News Digital.
Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
Peter Pinedo is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
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