Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is under fire today after mocking Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s disability during a weekend speech in Los Angeles.
Speaking at the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Los Angeles dinner, Crockett cracked a joke that immediately set off a wave of criticism. “We in these hot ass Texas streets, honey. Y’all know we got Governor Hot Wheels down there,” she said, referencing Abbott’s wheelchair. “And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot ass mess, honey!” (RELATED: Jasmine Crockett Says She’s Rooting For Canada, Mexico)
Abbott, a Republican, was paralyzed in 1984 after a tree fell on him while jogging in Houston. The accident left him in a wheelchair, but it didn’t stop him from climbing the ranks of Texas politics—first as attorney general, then governor. He’s held that office since 2015.
Crockett’s speech was supposed to focus on fighting oppression and celebrating progress. The event also honored comedian Hannah Einbinder and singer Janelle Monáe. But all that was overshadowed once her Abbott jab went viral. (RELATED: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Rants About Oppression, White Men)
Social Media Reacts Fast—and Loud
Conservatives pounced. “The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has used a wheelchair since 1984… Today, the unquestioned leader of the Democratic Party, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, mocks him with the insult ‘Governor Hot Wheels,’” wrote CNN contributor Scott Jennings on X.
For now, the backlash hasn’t let up, and Crockett hasn’t issued an apology—yet.
Abbott, a Republican who has served as Texas governor since 2015, is known for championing conservative policies like the Texas Heartbeat Act and opposing COVID-19 mandates.
Crockett, a Democrat, represents Texas’ 30th Congressional District—covering predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Dallas—and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (RELATED: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Complains About ‘New White Seats’ Being Created In Texas)
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She is pure trash.
How can a dumbsh!t like this get elected. She needs to be expelled today.
It’s beyond comprehension that this idiot is still in office . As for Governor Abbott, I would demand an all out apology from her. Then the people of her district or State should kick her sorry a– out of office !!!!!
Crockett has to go She is out of control
TRASH LIKE HER SHOULD NOT BE REPRESENTING ANYONE.PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR HER MUST BE AS STUPID AS SHE IS AND A DEMORTAT TO BOOT. WHY ARE DEMRATS SO IGNORANT THEY DO NOT KNOW UP FROM DOWN GOOD FROM BAD AS THEY JUST FOLLOW LIKE A HERD OF SHEEP AND DO WHAT THERY ARE TOLD. THESE PEOPLE GIVE AMERICA A BAD NAME. THANK GOD WE HAVE TRUMP TO SAV E AMERICA.GOD BLESS HIM AND ALL THE AMERICAN PATRIOTS.
Why is it that the democrits think they know everything. I think she needs to be kicked out of Congress. She supposedly is an adult and to mock a disabled person is really shameful.
Is she angry that the USAID subsidy no longer exists? Notice they are busy making everything a crisis to block and deflect the close look being given to the fraud, waste, abuse, and THEFT!!!
Unfortunately this is what I expect out of ignorant people. Despite being confined to a wheelchair since 1984 Governor Abbott has continued performing his duties. Crockett can make stupid comments BUT most people are smart enough to ignore her. God bless Governor Abbot for not using his disability as an excuse to slow him down.