Crockett Faces Backlash for 'Governor Hot Wheels' Comment on Abbott

Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas has faced backlash from Republicans after calling Governor Greg Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels' during a speech at a Human Rights Campaign dinner. Abbott, who uses a wheelchair due to a past accident, criticized Crockett's comments as a reflection of the Democratic Party's focus on insults rather than substantive policy. Crockett defended her remarks, stating they were aimed at Abbott's controversial policies regarding migrant transportation, not his disability. Despite her clarification, Republicans, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, condemned her comments, with some calling for censure. Abbott argued that such divisive rhetoric would reinforce Republican dominance in Texas, while Crockett suggested Republican outrage was a distraction from more pressing national security issues. The incident has intensified the political divide, with Crockett emerging as a notable figure within the Democratic Party.