Jasmine Crockett Explodes in Judiciary Hearing, Accuses DOJ of Retribution and Fox News of Fueling Threats

A tense House Judiciary hearing took a dramatic turn when Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivered a fiery speech accusing the Department of Justice, conservative media, and top law enforcement officials of politicizing justice and placing members of Congress in danger.

Crockett began by acknowledging a rare point of agreement with her Republican colleagues: threats against members of Congress have sharply increased.

“Regardless of what side of the aisle you sit on,” she said, “we are enduring more death threats than anybody should in this country.”

But from there, her remarks escalated quickly.

Accusing the Attorney General of Weaponizing Media

Crockett singled out the sitting attorney general for appearing on Fox News—dismissed by Crockett as “faux news”—and allegedly sending what she characterized as a threat toward her.

“She is the highest law enforcement agent in this country,” Crockett said. “People are watching. They are consuming this information. And they are believing it.”

According to Crockett, the attorney general’s comments framed her exercise of free speech as criminal behavior, politicizing an issue that should never have been political in the first place.

“That was wrong,” Crockett stated flatly.

“We Are Legislators, Not Litigators”

Shifting focus, Crockett criticized what she described as her colleagues’ obsession with relitigating past political battles rather than governing.

“Joe Biden is not the president anymore,” she said bluntly. “Maybe we can move into the present.”

She reminded the committee that Congress exists to write laws—not to conduct partisan trials, decide guilt, or play judge and jury over political grievances.

Invoking a recent Senate speech, Crockett argued the nation’s crisis is no longer about left versus right.

“It’s about right versus wrong,” she said.

Elon Musk, Protests, and Power Above the Law

Crockett did not hold back when discussing billionaire Elon Musk, whom she accused of operating above the law due to wealth and political influence.

“I don’t like Elon Musk. I’ll say it 50,000 times,” she declared.

She criticized Musk for allegedly receiving preferential treatment—from federal contracts to law enforcement protection—while ordinary Americans receive no such privileges.

Crockett defended her comments praising peaceful global protests against Musk, emphasizing that she repeatedly urged demonstrators to consult attorneys and exercise their constitutional rights lawfully.

She argued that portraying those remarks as incitement was dishonest and dangerous—especially coming from senior law enforcement officials.

DOJ Letters and Claims of Retribution

Perhaps her most serious allegation was directed at the Department of Justice itself.

Crockett revealed that multiple members of Congress have received letters from the DOJ, which she characterized as retaliatory rather than lawful.

“That tells me they are about retribution,” she said, “not about following the law.”

She warned that selective enforcement and divisive rhetoric from elected officials are directly contributing to the erosion of trust in institutions and the surge in threats against public servants.

Law Enforcement, DEI, and Trust

Crockett also addressed law enforcement accountability, drawing from her experience as a civil rights attorney who has sued police departments.

She acknowledged that while most officers serve honorably, “one or two can ruin it for everyone.”

But she rejected what she described as an administration-wide attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion, arguing that representation in law enforcement builds trust—not division.

“We should have someone show up who looks like me,” she said, “because that builds understanding, not resentment.”

Personal Story: “Because I’m Black”

In closing, Crockett shared a personal story from her early career as a public defender.

When asked why she should be hired despite lacking experience, she told her boss plainly: “Because I’m black.”

She explained that representation gave her instant rapport with clients who often felt alienated by the justice system—and she backed it up by working relentlessly for every client, regardless of race.

“That,” she said, “is what service looks like.”

Final Warning

Crockett concluded with a final rebuke of political revenge culture, reminding the committee that indictments and convictions are determined by juries—not politicians.

“When we can’t agree on right versus wrong,” she warned, “this country will continue to tear itself apart.”

With that, she yielded her time—leaving behind a speech that underscored just how explosive the fight over justice, power, and accountability has become in Washington.