Jasmine Crockett roasted for worrying about effect of deportation on other countries
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing online backlash after expressing concern for the impact of mass deportations on other countries while remaining silent on the influx of migrants into the U.S. under the Biden administration. Crockett's comments, perceived as a double standard, were criticized by conservative commentators and lawmakers following a video she posted on Instagram. In the video, she condemns Republicans for voting against an amendment that would have prevented ICE from detaining or deporting U.S. citizens, citing a recent incident involving the deportation of a U.S. citizen child with her noncitizen mother. The proposed Republican budget aims to fund mass deportations and border security, including the removal of 1 million immigrants annually and the construction of a border wall. Crockett has previously faced criticism for her controversial remarks, such as referring to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels'.
Jasmine Crockett, a first-term progressive representative from Texas, expressed sympathy for countries affected by U.S. deportations but did not address the migrant surge into the U.S., drawing criticism for an apparent double standard.
In a video posted to Instagram, Crockett criticized Republicans for rejecting an amendment to a budget bill that sought to prevent ICE from deporting U.S. citizens, referencing a case where a child citizen was deported with her noncitizen mother.
Crockett's remarks sparked backlash from conservatives, including comments from Reps. Mark Harris and Marjorie Taylor Green, emphasizing perceived hypocrisy in her statements.
The proposed budget by Republicans includes significant funding for President Trump's immigration and border security plans, aiming for 1 million deportations annually and the construction of a border wall.
Crockett's history of controversial comments includes calling Texas Governor Greg Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels' and making incendiary remarks about Elon Musk and Senator Ted Cruz.