Jasmine Crockett’s Graduation Speech at Tougaloo College
During a graduation speech on Sunday at Tougaloo College, a historically Black university in Jackson, Mississippi, Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett seemed to suggest that graduates might want to think of using chairs as weapons. Her comments, part of a roughly 20-minute address, have stirred some conversation.
Crockett reassured the graduates, saying, “There will be people who will tell you that you do not belong, and I will be here to tell you that you absolutely belong.” She added, “Some say there’s no table that doesn’t have a seat for you, but let me remind you of Montgomery and folding chairs. Think about how you might use that chair, whether it’s to pull it up or perhaps do something else with it.”
This remark seemed to reference a notable incident in Montgomery, Alabama, where a brawl erupted involving several individuals, including dock workers, with at least one person using a folding chair during the altercation.
Crockett has gained attention as a prominent House Democrat, especially after clashes with Georgia Republicans during a House Oversight Committee hearing in May 2024. She has been vocal in her critiques, notably calling out Texas Governor Greg Abbott, referring to him as “Governor Hot Wheels” due to his disability from a past injury.
Her approach has resonated with many Democrats, prompting a shift toward more confrontational rhetoric, which has been labeled as “Dark Week” in some circles.
In a different context, authorities reported that Ryan Wesley Rouse was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, an operation that was thwarted when a Secret Service agent was shot. This incident unfolded as Rouse was reportedly expressing left-wing sentiments regarding Trump’s intentions.
Crockett has also used her platform to discuss language surrounding race, suggesting that terms like “Dei Hire” serve as euphemisms for racially charged insults. “Instead of using the n-word publicly, they resort to racist epithets, implying we are ghetto or non-diverse,” she stated, emphasizing that these issues are not new, as the remnants of Jim Crow still linger.
