Rep. Crockett Voices Safety Concerns Following Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has voiced serious concerns about her safety following the recent politically motivated shootings of Minnesota Democratic lawmakers and their spouses. On ABC’s "The View," Crockett stated she does not feel safe as an elected official, highlighting that only House members in leadership roles receive official security protection, forcing others to fund their own security. She criticized the federal budget priorities, calling for funds to be redirected from expenditures like President Trump's $45 million U.S. Army 250th birthday celebration and his golf outings toward congressional security. Crockett also noted bipartisan concerns about the hostile political climate, mentioning threats from MAGA supporters and unusual incidents such as pizzas being sent to lawmakers' homes. She has reached out to Republican colleagues to push for increased security funding for all members of Congress. The situation underscores growing fears among lawmakers amid a rise in political violence in the U.S.