Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing backlash after calling Governor Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels" during a recent event. The comment quickly spread online, with many accusing her of mocking Abbott’s disability. Governor Abbott has used a wheelchair since an accident in 1984.
Representative Crockett responded to the criticism in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), explaining that her comment was not meant to target the governor's condition. She clarified, "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."
She also added that she continued her statement by calling him a “Hot A** Mess,” pointing to his controversial policies—not his physical condition.
Crockett expressed frustration over the outrage, especially from people who support former 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,” she said.
The comment and her response have sparked ongoing debate about political language, double standards, and the power of words in today’s political climate.