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Crockett sparks controversy with 'Hot Wheels' remark about Abbott

Crockett has since defended her statement, claiming it was aimed at Abbott's political actions rather than his disability.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett speaks onstage during Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Los Angeles Dinner at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett speaks onstage during Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Los Angeles Dinner at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign)
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign)

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) has sparked controversy after referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) as "Governor Hot Wheels" during a speech at a Human Rights Campaign event in Los Angeles.

Crockett made the remark while criticizing Abbott's policies, particularly his handling of migrant transportation to Democratic-led cities.


The comment has drawn sharp backlash from Republicans, who have labeled it as disrespectful, given Abbott's use of a wheelchair following a life-altering accident in 1984.

Crockett has since defended her statement, claiming it was aimed at Abbott's political actions rather than his disability.

The incident has ignited heated debates on political discourse and the boundaries of public criticism.

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Crockett has since defended her statement, claiming it was aimed at Abbott's political actions rather than his disability.