The outgoing Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing intense backlash online after comments she made during the Independence Day weekend sparked heated debate.
In an interview at the Essence Festival of Black Culture in New Orleans, Crockett stated that the United States owes Black women "everything." She emphasized the sacrifices and contributions that Black women have made throughout history, from their roles in the Democratic Party to their impact on American culture.
Crockett's comments were met with a mix of incredulity and criticism on social media, with some users questioning the notion that democracy is hanging by a thread and others expressing skepticism about the idea that individual skin color makes one special.
The controversy surrounding Crockett's comments comes as she prepares to leave her position in Congress. She chose not to run for re-election in her district after its boundaries were redrawn to be more red-leaning, and instead ran for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, which she lost in the primary to state Rep. James Talarico.
Crockett's office has not responded to requests for comment on the backlash surrounding her comments.
