Rep. Jasmine Crockett Delivers Explosive Speech on Capitol Hill, Calling Out Political Retaliation, Misinformation, and Failures in Federal Leadership

In one of the most forceful moments of the Judiciary Committee hearing, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett delivered a fiery and unapologetically direct address, cutting through hours of partisan tension with a message centered on accountability, fairness, and truth.

Crockett opened with a pointed reality check: “Joe Biden is not the president anymore.” With that line, she called out what she described as an obsession with relitigating the past rather than addressing the urgent issues facing Americans today. Congress, she argued, has drifted away from its constitutional role.

“We are here to legislate, not to litigate,” she said, criticizing colleagues who, in her view, treat committee hearings as political trials rather than opportunities to craft laws that impact millions.

Crockett then pivoted to what she believes is the heart of the nation’s political crisis: leaders who fuel division instead of solving problems. She noted that both she and the committee chairman—despite deep ideological differences—share one disturbing reality: a surge in death threats. She attributed this rise to escalating rhetoric, selective enforcement of laws, and public manipulation.

Her sharpest criticism, however, was directed at the sitting attorney general. Crockett condemned the AG’s recent appearance on Fox News—“faux news,” she quipped—where she claims the nation’s top law enforcement official issued a veiled threat against her. Crockett argued that the AG’s comments were irresponsible and dangerous, especially given the power and visibility of the office.

The congresswoman also reiterated her long-standing criticism of Elon Musk, accusing him of operating “above the law” while benefiting from federal protections unavailable to ordinary Americans. She argued that Musk’s treatment reflects a broader problem: powerful elites receiving preferential protection while everyday citizens struggle to have basic crimes investigated.

“This is about right versus wrong,” she said. “Not left versus right.”

Crockett stressed that the Department of Justice should be focused on real crimes—cyberattacks, child exploitation, robberies—not political retaliation. She warned that sidelining diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives only deepens public distrust, especially when communities of color fear unequal treatment under the law.

To underscore the importance of representation, Crockett closed with a personal story from her early days as a public defender. With no criminal defense experience at the time, she told her future boss: “Hire me because I’m Black.” She explained that her identity allowed her to build rapport and understanding with clients who rarely felt seen or heard. She worked tirelessly for every client, proving that diversity in public service strengthens the justice system.

In the end, Crockett’s message was a call to return to the fundamentals of governance: fairness, accountability, and service to the American people. Her speech—raw, impassioned, and unflinching—reinforced growing concerns about political retaliation, unequal treatment, and the urgent need for leaders to put country before ideology.

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