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Rep. Crockett Threatens to 'Shut Down' Controversial Profile

7/29/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas voiced her anger to The Atlantic over a profile being written about her, threatening to "shut it down" after the author reached out to fellow Democrats. Despite her protests, the article featured remarks from multiple party members, leading to backlash from reporters who criticized her grasp of journalistic norms.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas voiced her anger to The Atlantic over a profile being written about her, threatening to "shut it down" after the author reached out to fellow Democrats. Despite her protests, the article featured remarks from multiple party members, leading to backlash from reporters who criticized her grasp of journalistic norms.