At a Human Rights Campaign dinner, Rep. Jasmine Crockett made headlines by referring to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels', provoking mixed reactions. While her joke drew laughter from the audience, it sparked criticisms for being insensitive, given that Abbott has been in a wheelchair since a 1984 accident. The remark was condemned by several conservative commentators, who deemed it a poor representation of Democratic values, whereas some defended Crockett by pointing to similar instances of mockery in politics. This incident follows previous controversial comments from her regarding Trump voters and race.
"Y'all know we got Governor Hot Wheels down there, Come on now! And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot ass mess, honey."
"Today, the unquestioned leader of the Democratic Party, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, mocks [Abbott] with the insult 'Governor Hot Wheels.'"
"Democrats, please keep giving Jasmine Crockett the microphone We'll never lose an election again."
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