In a recent interview, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) expressed no remorse for her remarks directed at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) following their heated exchange during a House committee hearing.
During her appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed her previous comments made during a House hearing. She emphasized that she does not regret her remarks and explained her perspective. Ocasio-Cortez stated, “I don’t, because here’s the thing. I signed up to be a member of Congress. That didn’t mean that I was supposed to walk into a position where I’m going to be disrespected.” She emphasized the importance of being treated with respect in her role as a congresswoman.
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During the conversation with Tapper, Crockett defended herself, asserting that her remark about a “bleach blonde bad built butch body” was not a direct insult towards Greene. She clarified that she was merely questioning the rules and did not mention the specific lawmaker from Georgia. However, Tapper remained skeptical of her explanation.
Crockett and Greene engaged in a heated exchange on Thursday night after Greene questioned Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee about their employment of the judge’s daughter, who is overseeing former President Trump’s hush money case.
Crockett responded at the time, questioning the relevance of Merrick Garland, the U.S. attorney general, in the situation. “Do you know why we’re here?” Crockett asked.
Greene playfully rebuked, “I believe you might be a bit confused about your purpose here. Those false eyelashes of yours seem to be interfering with your reading.”
Crockett inquired about the potential violation of congressional protocol if a hypothetical comment were to be made, following a discussion on whether Greene’s statements should be removed.
Crockett expressed his curiosity and desire to better understand Chair James Comer’s ruling on the comments. He questioned whether it would still be considered acceptable if someone on the committee were to make derogatory remarks about another person’s physical appearance, such as referring to them as having a “bleach blonde bad built butch body.”
Crockett requested a clarification on the ruling, emphasizing her reasons for selling merchandise related to her remarks about Greene.
On social platform X, she announced her upcoming launch of the “Crockett Clapback Collection.” Along with her announcement, she shared a photo of a T-shirt featuring the phrase, “Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body,” which she revealed will be the first item available.
