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Jasmine Crockett criticized for comment about Texas governor

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett referred to her state's governor, Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as "Gov. Hot Wheels" while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as 'Gov. Hot Wheels' (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    who uses a wheelchair — as ''Gov. Hot Wheels'' while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Rising Democrat Star Jasmine Crockett Calls Paraplegic Greg Abbott ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Jasmine Crockett called Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is confined to a wheelchair, “Governor Hot Wheels” and a “hot ass mess.”

  3. The Christian Post

    Rep. Jasmine Crockett prompts outrage for mocking disabled Texas Gov. Abbott: 'Hot Wheels' (opens The Christian Post)

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    Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, stoked outrage and calls for her censure when she mocked Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's paralysis.

  4. Fox2 Detroit

    Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Gov. Greg Abbott 'Hot Wheels,' draws ire of Republicans (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Comments from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) about Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sparked backlash from Republicans.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Gov. Greg Abbott 'Hot Wheels' (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) called wheelchair-bound Texas Governor Greg Abbott "Hot Wheels" during an event over the weekend.

  6. The Hill

    Crockett ‘appalled’ at critics’ interpretation of her Abbott remark (opens The Hill)

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    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is pushing back on criticism from Republicans claiming she mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) wheelchair use while giving a speech over the weekend. While speaking at the Human Rights Campaign LA dinner on Saturday, Crockett referred to Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot W…

  7. New York Post

    Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett insults Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for using wheelchair in latest nasty gaffe (opens New York Post)

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    Texas' firebrand lefty Rep. Jasmine Crockett poked fun at Lone Star State Gov. Greg Abbott for using a wheelchair -- calling him "Governor Hot Wheels" in her latest eyebrow-raising gaffe.

  8. Daily Journal

    Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as 'Gov. Hot Wheels' (opens Daily Journal)

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    Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott — who uses a wheelchair — as “Gov. Hot Wheels” while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles. “You all know we got Gov. Hot Wheels down there.

  9. Fox News

    Democrat Jasmine Crockett laughingly mocks disabled Republican: ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ (opens Fox News)

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    Progressive Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked a wheelchair-bound Republican governor, calling him “Governor Hot Wheels" during a pro-LGBTQ benefit dinner this weekend.

  10. The Daily Dot

    'Trash woman': Rep. Jasmine Crockett's new nickname for paralyzed Texas governor infuriates conservatives (opens The Daily Dot)

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    Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing backlash after referring to paralyzed Texas Governor Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels.'

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Consevatives call to censure Rep. Jasmine Crockett claiming she mocked disabled Texas governor (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) referred to Gov. Greg Abbott as "Hot Wheels" during speech. Abbott has used a wheelchair since 1984.

  12. The Washington Free Beacon

    'Governor Hot Wheels': Rising Left-Wing Star Jasmine Crockett Mocks Disabled Texas Governor (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D., Texas) called Greg Abbott (R.)—Texas’s wheelchair-bound chief executive—"governor Hot Wheels" during a Saturday speech at a Human Rights Campaign event.

  13. Blaze Media

    Jasmine Crockett mocks paralyzed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels' during Human Rights Campaign speech (opens Blaze Media)

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    'The only thing hot about him is that he is a hot-a** mess, honey!'

  14. Breitbart News

    Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett Calls Paralyzed Gov. Greg Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels': 'He Is a Hot As* Mess' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) lived up to her reputation as a loose-lipped leftist congresswoman with comments about Gov. Abbott.

  15. Fox7 Austin

    President Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett's a 'lowlife' after 'Hot Wheels' comment (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."

  16. Entertainment Weekly

    'The View' reacts to Jasmine Crockett calling Greg Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    'The View' cohosts are voicing their disapproval of Rep. Jasmine Crockett calling disabled Texas Gov. Greg Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels' at an event: 'Don’t mock people with disabilities.'

  17. The Boston Globe

    Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Crockett, elected to the House in 2022, was roundly criticized by Republicans for the comments, an aside she made during her speech to the civil rights group event.

  18. Fox10 Phoenix

    President Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a 'lowlife' after 'Hot Wheels' comment (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."

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  20. KHOU Houston

    North Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett refers to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels' during speech (opens KHOU Houston)

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    "And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot ass mess," Crockett said about Abbott during the 2025 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner.

  21. WMUR

    Jasmine Crockett criticized for comment about Texas governor (opens WMUR)

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    Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett referred to her state's governor, Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as "Gov. Hot Wheels" while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.

  22. Fox News

    Social media erupts over Jasmine Crockett 'gaslighting' about calling Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels' (opens Fox News)

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    Conservatives on social media were stunned by Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett's comment clarifying her "Governor Hot Wheels" jab.

  23. Fox News

    Trump shreds 'lowlife' Jasmine Crockett after congresswoman mocked Greg Abbott as ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ (opens Fox News)

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    In a new radio interview, President Donald Trump called Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a "lowlife" after she called Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, "Governor Hot Wheels."

  24. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Republicans slam Rep. Jasmine Crockett for calling Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ‘governor hot wheels’ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, faces criticism from Republicans after referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as “governor hot wheels.”

  25. The Washington Free Beacon

    Jasmine Crockett ‘Liked’ Posts Calling Abbott ‘Hot Wheels’ in 2021, Undercutting Her Explanation for Deriding Wheelchair-Bound Governor (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D., Texas) "liked" Facebook comments referring to wheelchair-bound Texas governor Greg Abbott as "hot wheels" in 2021—a year before he started busing migrants to Democratic cities, the policy Crockett said she was referring to when she called Abbott "hot wheels" herself.

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