Rep. Jasmine Crockett Faces Censure Over 'Governor Hot Wheels' Remark

Crockett denies mocking Texas Governor Greg Abbott's disability, framing her comments as policy criticism, as backlash intensifies and a censure motion is filed.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett referred to Governor Greg Abbott as 'Governor Hot Wheels' during a speech at a Human Rights Campaign event, drawing widespread criticism.
Republican Rep. Randy Weber has filed a motion to censure Crockett, escalating the political fallout from her remarks.
Crockett denies mocking Abbott's disability, stating her comments targeted his policies on migrant transfers rather than his use of a wheelchair.
The incident has reignited debates about civility in political rhetoric, with Republicans condemning her remarks as offensive and Democrats defending her broader policy critiques.
Abbott, paralyzed since 1984, has not publicly commented on the controversy, while Crockett has accused critics of hypocrisy, referencing past remarks by Donald Trump.