Jasmine Crockett Critiques Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk

Representative Jasmine Crockett recently expressed her disapproval of her white Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives regarding a resolution that honored the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This resolution came about following Kirk’s assassination while he was speaking at Utah Valley University.

On a Sunday, Crockett (D-Texas) responded to the resolution that had been introduced on Friday, recognizing Kirk as “a brave American patriot… who lived boldly with belief, courage, and compassion.” She also condemned his assassination.

The resolution, introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), encourages all Americans—regardless of race or political belief—to reject political violence and uphold American values.

Crockett criticized the vote count, indicating that 215 Republicans and 95 Democrats supported the resolution, while only “two white people” voted against it. She noted that 58 other Democrats voted no, with an additional 64 either present or absent.

“It pains me to highlight that when I see the no votes, it feels somewhat obscured,” she remarked.

“In many instances, people of color were the sole ones opposing it,” she continued. “Kirk’s rhetoric specifically targeted communities of color.”

“It’s unfortunate that even my colleagues couldn’t grasp how damaging his words were, particularly for us,” Crockett added.

Crockett wasn’t the only Democrat to voice criticism; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) also condemned the resolution, asserting it was introduced purely along party lines rather than genuinely unifying.

In a speech on the House floor, Ocasio-Cortez remarked that the resolution would “genuinely cause significant pain for those affected by the legacies of prejudice in our nation.”

“We need to be clear about who Charlie Kirk actually was. A person who thought civil rights legislation that benefited Black Americans was unjust. He suggested that those who violently attacked Paul Pelosi deserved protection, expressing views that should not prevail,” she asserted.

“His remarks and ideologies were ignorant and disenfranchised millions of Americans. Claiming to work for unity, as suggested by this resolution, is far from accurate.”

While progressive voices raised concerns, tens of thousands gathered at the State Farm Stadium to honor Kirk on Sunday. Additionally, his organization, Turning Point USA, reported over 54,000 requests to establish new chapters in schools nationwide.