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Rep. Crockett Faces Backlash for Wheelchair Incident

5/7/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, sparked controversy after a photo surfaced of her boarding a flight before two passengers in wheelchairs. Critics, including Rep. Lisa McClain, condemned her actions as an abuse of power. As a fierce Trump opponent, Crockett is vying for a leadership position in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, sparked controversy after a photo surfaced of her boarding a flight before two passengers in wheelchairs. Critics, including Rep. Lisa McClain, condemned her actions as an abuse of power. As a fierce Trump opponent, Crockett is vying for a leadership position in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.