Amid Democrats’ identity crisis post-2024 defeat, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is now claiming that GOP members praise her work, prompting some serious mockery from her nemesis Marjorie Taylor Greene.
The Democrat Party is still trying to figure out what went wrong in 2024.
Their search for new leadership has led to some wild statements.
And Jasmine Crockett just unspooled a whopper that triggered a priceless response from Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Democrats scramble for relevance after election defeat
The Democrat Party continues to reel from their crushing defeat in the 2024 presidential election.
With Joe Biden out of office and Kamala Harris decisively defeated by voters last November, the party’s national leadership has scattered in different directions.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) are still in Congress, but many Democrats wonder why these veteran politicians haven’t stepped down to let new voices emerge.
Without clear national figures leading the charge, several prominent Democrats have been seeking media attention and trying to position themselves as party voices.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, New York Congresswoman Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas have all been appearing frequently on television news programs.
But it was Crockett’s recent podcast appearance with CNN’s Jim Acosta that really grabbed attention for all the wrong reasons.
Crockett claims Republicans secretly admire her
During her conversation with Acosta, Crockett made some eyebrow-raising comments about her supposed popularity.
The Texas Representative claimed that she might face targeting because President Donald Trump mentions her name regularly.
Acosta had worried aloud that Democrats who speak out against Trump might face arrest, suggesting this would be politically motivated rather than based on any actual crimes.
But then Crockett made an even more outlandish claim.
She claimed to Acosta that Republicans approach her when they see her in public and tell her they admire her work.
Crockett also said during the interview, "I think that he is listening to the polling. Republicans poll all the time. And I have no idea what all is happening in their polling, but I can tell you in real life that I’ve had a number of Republicans that approach me as they see me out."
According to Crockett, some of these Republicans have told her, "Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I really like you. Like, we come from completely different parties, but I believe that you are fighting for the people."
The problem is that Crockett didn’t provide any specifics or names to back up these claims.
She presented this supposed Republican admiration as evidence that her message resonates far beyond her political base.
MTG responds with brutal mockery
Conservative Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had a field day with Crockett’s comments.
Greene shared a post on social media with laughing emojis responding to the notion that Republicans genuinely support the Texas Democrat.
"HAHAHAHA . . . AHH HAHAHA," Greene blasted in repost of the video to X, punctuating her post with a series of laughter emojis.
Multiple online observers have pointed out that conservatives on social media often sarcastically praise Crockett as a way to keep her in the spotlight.
Right-wing commentators see this as helpful to their cause because it showcases the extreme positions within the Democrat Party.
Greene’s response perfectly captured what most Republicans think about Crockett’s supposed crossover appeal.
The idea that Republicans are secretly cheering on one of the most partisan Democrats in Congress struck many as completely delusional.
Crockett has big ambitions despite party struggles
Despite the Democrat Party’s current struggles, Crockett has made clear she has major ambitions for the future.
She stated that she wants to chair the House Oversight Committee if Democrats somehow manage to regain control of the chamber.
Crockett also said she would pursue investigations into President Trump if granted that powerful position.
Her comments signal that should Democrats retake the House, their priorities would include renewed witch hunts against the former President.
The prospect of Crockett leading one of Congress’s most powerful committees has fueled debate within Democrat ranks about the party’s image heading into the 2026 midterms.
While some within the party are urging moderation and broader appeal to independent voters, others like Crockett appear to be doubling down on aggressive partisan messaging.
Governor Tim Walz has also been making headlines recently as a possible 2028 contender, speaking at party conventions in early primary states.
However, no Democrat has yet emerged as a clear frontrunner for national leadership.
The party continues to navigate its identity crisis following their 2024 defeat, with rising figures like Crockett reflecting the growing divide between the activist base and voters in competitive districts.
Crockett’s delusional claims about Republican admiration show just how out of touch the Democrat Party has become with political reality.
