Greg Abbott Responds to Claims by Democrat Jasmine Crockett

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, while speaking on Fox News, reacted to comments made by Democrat Jasmine Crockett regarding voter representation within the state. Crockett argued that new district maps would silence certain voters, especially in minority communities.

Democrats in the Texas Legislature have been relocating to states like New York and Illinois, where they aim to hinder Republican proposals that could potentially increase their seats in the House. Abbott was asked about Crockett’s assertion that minority voters would be disadvantaged by the proposed maps. He countered this by highlighting former President Trump’s success with Hispanic voters in Texas, suggesting that these groups do not uniformly vote in one direction.

“Frankly, if Jasmine Crockett isn’t saying something racially charged, it wouldn’t be a day ending in ‘Y,'” Abbott remarked. He then went on to challenge her claims, stating, “Under the new maps we’re creating, four of the new seats will predominantly be held by Hispanic representatives. The issue for Democrats in Texas is that Hispanic, Black, and other voters are recognizing that the Democrats’ platform often contrasts with their values.” He added that these communities typically support secure borders and law enforcement while rejecting the idea of mixed-gender sports.

Abbott continued, “We’re seeing more Hispanic voters shift towards Republican candidates.” He noted that in the last presidential election, Trump secured substantial support, suggesting that many voters find themselves in gerrymandered districts designed to favor Democrats. Abbott expressed that voters should have the liberty to elect representatives based solely on their values, not race.

In response, Crockett asserted during a Saturday MSNBC appearance that the new district maps would result in inadequate representation for Black, Hispanic, and Asian voters in Texas, noting, “Currently, African Americans hold only one-fifth of their voting power, while Latino voters have just one-third.” She referenced Trump’s polling numbers, revealing his support among these minority groups in recent elections.

Looking back at election data, it was noted that Trump captured 46% of the Hispanic vote and similar percentages among Asian and Black voters in 2024. Comparatively, in the earlier elections of 2020 and 2016, his percentages were lower.

Abbott wrapped up by predicting that Democrats would continue to lose support, leaving an opening for Republicans to gain ground with these voters.