Brandon Gill and Zachary Levi criticize Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate run

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From Congress to Hollywood, Texans are pushing again on Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett's U.S. Senate launch as she faces scrutiny for her far-left insurance policies and presence on social media.

Crockett, a progressive recognized for her viral social media clashes and sharp exchanges within the Home of Representatives, rolled out her Senate bid on Monday. She framed her candidacy as an effort to face towards President Donald Trump, one thing she stated incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn is not going to do.

"I am accomplished watching the American dream on life assist whereas Trump tries to drag the plug. The gloves have been off, and now I am leaping into the ring," she stated.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks to reporters after asserting her run within the Democratic major for the U.S. Senate on Dec. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (LM Otero/AP Picture)

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, responded to her announcement on Tuesday, blasting her report on policing and border enforcement.

"Texans need any individual representing them who's gonna stand for law and order , and that's definitely not Jasmine Crockett," Gill stated on "Hannity." "If Texans assist one factor, it is legislation and order. And hear, that is in all probability probably the most pro-criminal candidate Democrats may have presumably discovered."

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The congressman cited Crockett's previous assist for the defund-the-police motion, including that Crockett "has stated on report that simply since you commit against the law does not imply that you are a felony."

"That is any individual who has stated on report that simply because any individual crosses our border illegally, that isn't against the law," Gill added.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump throughout her time in Congress. (Picture by Julia Beverly/Getty Photos)

Gill additionally warned that the Democrat was misreading the state's politics.

"Bear in mind, Texas is a state the place President Trump received by 14 factors," he stated. "She's saying she does not want Trump voters for her to win this. Sure, she does."

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The pushback towards Crockett isn’t restricted to Capitol Hill, nevertheless.

"I live in Texas , I like Texas, I actually don't desire her representing Texas," actor Zachary Levi stated on "Gutfeld!" Tuesday.

The "Shazam!" star referred to as out Crockett's social media habits.

"I believe that lots of people are digging themselves in some fairly large holes as a result of they assume they're making the most of social media, and but they're popping out with this actually weird stuff," Levi stated. "And I believe that lots of people which may in any other case assist her are cringing due to that."

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Levi steered that her participation in viral TikTok developments would not age properly.

"And greater than that, you are presupposed to be a accountable grownup within the room as a politician. Try to be doing issues which can be of extra worth to your constituency," he added.