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Jim Jordan Is Just As Frustrated With Jasmine Crockett As We Are

Jim Jordan Is Just As Frustrated With Jasmine Crockett As We Are

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Questions FBI Director

It’s hard not to feel some sympathy for politicians when Jasmine Crockett is in the spotlight. During a recent House Judiciary Committee meeting, she delivered an extended critique of FBI Director Kash Patel that left Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan looking frustrated and seemingly overwhelmed.

Crockett’s comments were pointed. “The facts are undeniable: white supremacy is a significant issue. Honestly, I haven’t heard anything from you today that gives me faith that you’ll address this problem,” she asserted, referencing the toll it takes on communities, particularly children. “We’re seeing kids being shot as well as community members attacked while they’re at church.”

Jordan’s reaction—a mix of pen tapping and glancing around—seemed to reflect his impatience as she spoke.

Jordan finally interjected, declaring, “Time of the gentlelady has expired. If [Kash] would like to respond to any of that…”

Crockett didn’t hold back as she criticized Patel at the start of her speech. “I have serious concerns about many decisions made by Donald Trump, especially regarding appointments to critical roles. I genuinely had to question my sanity. When I say you’re the least qualified FBI director ever, well, that’s true—you’ve never even worked with the FBI before coming here.”

Patel interrupted, asserting that her claim was false. “That’s inaccurate,” he stated. Crockett then finished her thought, reminding him, “I didn’t ask you a question.”

She proceeded to detail what she deemed as evidence of his failures, stating, “I’ll show why you need to simply step aside.”

Continuing her argument, Crockett made the bold statement, “I don’t know who feels safe in this country, except for white supremacists. As a black woman, I definitely don’t feel safe.”

But one has to wonder: was it really “white supremacy” that led to the tragic stabbing of a white refugee in North Carolina? Or was it a factor in the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the violence at a Minneapolis school? None of these situations were addressed in her commentary, aside from her criticism of the FBI’s handling of the Kirk case.

Interestingly, Crockett didn’t mention the primary suspect in Kirk’s murder, Tyler Robinson, who reportedly expressed frustration about Kirk’s views. Nor did she bring up disturbing messages found with the evidence against Robinson.

Instead, she referred to what she called “simple facts,” claiming that most threats arise from right-wing extremism.

So, in the end, perhaps we shouldn’t take everything at face value. Crockett seems to present herself as the true victim in this situation, as often appears to be the case.

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