Jasmine Crockett seeks high Democrat place on Home Oversight Committee

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Rising Democratic Party star Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, who sparked controversy earlier this 12 months with remarks about Elon Musk and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, formally launched her bid for rating member of the Home Oversight Committee Tuesday.

"These should not regular occasions — and this can't be a business-as-usual second," Crockett said in a put up on X.

The Home Oversight Committee is chargeable for holding the chief department of the federal authorities and President Donald Trump accountable in Congress. The committee's final rating member, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., died Might 21 after battling most cancers. He was elected to the place in 2023.

"Because the begin of the 119th Congress, the late rating member, Gerry Connolly, led Oversight Democrats within the struggle to carry the Trump Administration accountable and it was my distinct privilege and absolute honor to serve alongside him because the Vice Rating Member," Crockett stated in a letter to her Democratic colleagues.

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, stated President Donald Trump is "terrified" of a "good, daring Black girl." (Jemal Countess/Getty Pictures for MoveOn)

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced Tuesday a special election to replace Connolly within the Home. His loss of life Might 21 additionally left a management hole on the Home Oversight Committee, and Home Democrats at the moment are tasked with electing a brand new chief to problem Trump.

Connolly designated Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., as interim rating member, and the race is on amongst Home Democrats for the open management place. Democratic representatives Robert Garcia of California and Kweisi Mfume of Maryland have introduced their very own bids to guide the committee.

Crockett had signaled her intention to run for rating member, and the Texas congresswoman's letter to Democrats Tuesday made her bid official.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks throughout a listening to with the Subcommittee on Delivering On Authorities Effectivity within the U.S. Capitol Feb. 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Pictures)

"On this second, Individuals are demanding a extra strategic, aggressive, and energetic struggle," Crockett stated.

"Understanding that fierce urgency, I formally announce my candidacy for Rating Member of the Home Committee on Oversight and Authorities Reform — with a give attention to standing up for American households, defending the Structure and the rule of legislation, and guaranteeing the federal government serves the individuals, not the privileged few."

Crockett has risen to the nationwide stage for her viral moments within the Home, constructing title recognition amongst Democrats and a popularity amongst Republicans.

Earlier this 12 months, Lawyer Common Pam Bondi accused Crockett of "threatening lives" and stated she should apologize for her rhetoric in opposition to Elon Musk and the Division of Authorities Effectivity (DOGE) for saying, "All I need to see occur on my birthday is for Elon to be taken down."

Crockett stated she was referring to "nonviolent" resistance.

Crockett was additionally criticized this 12 months for calling Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, who's in a wheelchair, "Governor Sizzling Wheels." She walked again the feedback after her remarks went viral , calling the outrage a "distraction."

And the Texas congresswoman dominated headlines final 12 months when her marketing campaign trademarked the phrase "bleach blonde, bad built, butch body" after a verbal dispute with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.

Her viral moments have even caught the eye of Trump, who called Crockett a "low I.Q. particular person."

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on Air Pressure One at Miami Worldwide Airport April 3, 2025, in Miami. (AP Picture/Rebecca Blackwell)

"Our nation is in an existential disaster pushed by an out-of-control Government with a flagrant disregard for our Structure, our method of governance, and our very lifestyle as residents of a democratic republic," Crockett stated in her letter to Home Democrats. "The Administration has refused to respect congressional authority, abide by lawful judicial orders, or reply to public outrage."

"The magnitude of those unprecedented occasions warrants a resistance and techniques by no means earlier than seen. We should pull again the curtain on the unmitigated chaos beneath Trump 2.0 and translate our findings to the American individuals in a method they will digest," Crockett added.

Within the letter, Crockett praised President Joe Biden , touted her personal achievements throughout her first two phrases within the Home and requested for her colleagues' help.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y., one other rising Democratic Occasion star, stated earlier this 12 months she wouldn't search the highest Democratic place on the Home Oversight Committee.

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"It’s truly clear to me that the underlying dynamics within the caucus haven't shifted with respect to seniority as a lot as I feel could be crucial, and so I consider I’ll be staying put at Power and Commerce," Ocasio-Cortez's spokesperson confirmed to Fox Information Digital in an announcement first reported by NBC .

Ocasio-Cortez misplaced her Home Oversight bid to Connolly late final 12 months. Connolly had announced his plan to step again as rating member of the Oversight Committee after simply 4 months on the job because of the resurgence of his esophageal most cancers.