So, what’s the latest from the Democratic Party’s rising stars? Let’s just say the vibes are not immaculate. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democrat and human headline machine, went full scorched-earth at a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Between her riff on illegal immigration and her eyebrow-raising comments that many took as inciting violence against Sen. Ted Cruz, she still managed to squeeze in an insult so nasty it left jaws on the floor.

Yes, she really called Governor Greg Abbott “Governor Hot Wheels.” The crowd laughed. Twitter lit up. And Crockett doubled down, trying to spin it as commentary on immigration policy, not Abbott’s use of a wheelchair. Sure, Jan. This is the same Crockett who “liked” and reposted a tweet mocking Abbott’s disability just last week.

Now she’s calling the backlash a distraction, blaming critics for “obsessing” over her every word. Newsflash: When your words include mocking a paralyzed man and suggesting Elon Musk should be “taken down,” people tend to notice.

Democrats Are Falling Apart

If Democrats were hoping to rebrand themselves as the party of empathy and equity, Crockett didn’t get the memo. Her “Hot Wheels” jab wasn’t just cruel—it was politically stupid. Abbott didn’t miss a beat in responding. Appearing on Hannity, he torched the whole affair: “It’s another day and another disaster by the Democrats. The reality is they have no vision, no policy. They have nothing to sell but hate, and Americans are not buying it.”

He’s not wrong. Under Abbott, Texas is leading the country in economic growth, job creation, and innovation in sectors like AI and aerospace. Meanwhile, Crockett and her cohort are busy turning political debates into Twitter brawls and comedy roasts. If this is what Democratic leadership looks like in 2025, the party might want to invest in a new GPS.

The Party of Personal Attacks

Let’s be real—this isn’t an isolated case. Crockett is part of a new class of Democrats who think shock value equals substance. Forget building coalitions or proposing policy. The game now is to go viral. Say something cruel enough, loud enough, and hope CNN picks it up. But it’s a losing strategy. Americans are tired of theatrics. And while Crockett might be trending today, the long-term effect is erosion—of decency, credibility, and support.

And here’s the kicker: this isn’t a rogue backbencher. Crockett has been floated as a future face of the party. If so, the Democrats’ future looks petty, performative, and politically suicidal. Even fellow Texans are fed up—Rep. Randy Weber is preparing a censure resolution to formally condemn her “venomous rhetoric.”

Abbott Moves On, While Dems Stall Out

From Fox News:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hit back at a Democratic lawmaker Tuesday who appeared to mock him for being in a wheelchair, saying such remarks will only leave the party “in the dust” come future elections.

“It’s another day and another disaster by the Democrats. The reality is they have no vision, no policy. They have nothing to sell but hate, and Americans are not buying it,” Abbott said in an interview on “Hannity.”

Abbott, who’s spent more than four decades living with paralysis after a tragic accident, isn’t wasting time on Twitter drama. He’s running a state that just landed its 13th consecutive #1 spot for new economic development projects. He’s touting job growth, not jokes. Vision, not vitriol.

Compare that to Crockett, who’s spending her airtime swinging at Elon Musk and retweeting digs about wheelchairs. For a party that claims to stand for inclusion and compassion, it’s starting to look like cruelty is the new strategy. All this while voters are watching—and turning away.

Key Takeaways:

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked Texas Governor Greg Abbott with a slur referencing his disability, then claimed it was about policy—not his wheelchair.
• Governor Abbott responded forcefully, highlighting Democratic failures and Texas’ economic success.
• Crockett represents a growing trend of Democrats embracing viral outrage over actual leadership—a direction that may cost them future elections.

Sources: Fox News, Daily Wire