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Crockett Clarifies Controversial Remarks Amid Senate Bid

12/10/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) denies comments Hispanic Trump voters have a 'slave mentality'.
In a CNN interview, she said remarks were not meant to label all Latinos but expressed confusion over U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Crockett criticizes White women for 2016 Clinton defeat and doubts their future support.
She aims to be the first Democrat to win Texas's U.S. Senate race since 1988, noting Trump's 2024 victory.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) denies comments Hispanic Trump voters have a 'slave mentality'.
In a CNN interview, she said remarks were not meant to label all Latinos but expressed confusion over U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Crockett criticizes White women for 2016 Clinton defeat and doubts their future support.
She aims to be the first Democrat to win Texas's U.S. Senate race since 1988, noting Trump's 2024 victory.