Rep. Jasmine Crockett's "Adult In The Room" Comment Draws Criticism
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is facing backlash after minimizing rhetoric encouraging political violence following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Her comments on CNN's The Arena have been criticized as insensitive and lacking credibility.
Crockett's Statements on Gun Violence and Political Rhetoric
According to The Dallas Express, the alleged gunman, Tyler Robinson, shot Kirk from 200 yards at Utah Valley University. Kirk was addressing mass shootings, gun violence, and transgender issues when the shooting occurred. In response, Crockett stated that "the average person on the left probably could not make a shot from 200 yards because they haven’t been playing with assault rifles since they were a little kid.” She also dismissed comparisons between right- and left-wing violence as a "false comparison."
Criticism and Rejection of Comparisons
Crockett further remarked that political violence "is never okay," adding that "if we had someone who knew about how to be an adult in the room, he would say that." However, critics point out that Crockett herself has engaged in divisive rhetoric, previously labeling former President Donald Trump a "wannabe Hitler" after Kirk's death. This has led to accusations that she is inciting the very violence she claims to condemn.
White House and Commentator Response
The White House responded strongly to Crockett's statements. Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman, told Newsweek that "Jasmine Crockett is the queen of divisive rhetoric and it is despicable that she would try and point fingers at President Trump for the assassination of his dear friend, Charlie Kirk." Fox News analyst Brit Hume, and others, have warned that such rhetoric could backfire politically.
