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Texas Rep. Crockett Faces Backlash for Controversial Claims

7/12/2025

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett stirred controversy on Hasan Minhaj's podcast, attributing political violence to the MAGA faction rather than Democrats. She pointed to Trump supporters as responsible for assassination attempts against Trump. However, investigations into the shooters reveal a tangled web of mental health struggles and diverse political ties, prompting critics to challenge her claims and demand her resignation.

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett stirred controversy on Hasan Minhaj's podcast, attributing political violence to the MAGA faction rather than Democrats. She pointed to Trump supporters as responsible for assassination attempts against Trump. However, investigations into the shooters reveal a tangled web of mental health struggles and diverse political ties, prompting critics to challenge her claims and demand her resignation.