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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash for Ejecting Journalists

2/27/2026

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced criticism after calling Capitol Police on a Cable News Network (CNN) journalist and ejecting Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey from a campaign rally.
Godfrey's prior coverage frustrated Crockett.
Atlantic Editor Jeffrey Goldberg condemned Crockett's actions, saying elected officials should answer press questions.
Polls show Crockett leading her primary opponent James Talarico 47% to 39%, though some polls indicate Talarico may have an advantage among Latino voters.

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced criticism after calling Capitol Police on a Cable News Network (CNN) journalist and ejecting Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey from a campaign rally.
Godfrey's prior coverage frustrated Crockett.
Atlantic Editor Jeffrey Goldberg condemned Crockett's actions, saying elected officials should answer press questions.
Polls show Crockett leading her primary opponent James Talarico 47% to 39%, though some polls indicate Talarico may have an advantage among Latino voters.