Jasmine Crockett Torched for Honoring Singer with Notorious History of Violence: 'Completely Vile'
Critics say the Texas lawmaker’s tribute to Brown overlooked his assault conviction and alienated some supporters.
- Following public backlash, Chris Brown apologized to Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett for "any backlash you have to deal with for awarding me" after she honored him at an event.
- Crockett's decision sparked outrage because she built her political brand condemning domestic abuse, including comparing Trump to a "domestic abuser," while honoring a singer who pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna in 2009.
- Supporters expressed disappointment, with one voter stating the incident left a "bad taste in my mouth." Akutekha said, "I thought she would be somebody who really stands her ground morally, but this tells me she isn't."
- State Representative Venton Jones, who appeared onstage, apologized to survivors of domestic violence, while critic Franchesca Ramsey suggested Crockett seeks celebrity status and noted her silence despite her history of quick responses.
- Defenders claim Crockett aimed to energize voters for down-ballot races by leveraging Chris Brown's popularity, though some constituents remain conflicted, prioritizing progressive goals while awaiting her response to base concerns.
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The singer thanked Jasmine Crockett but blasted Venton Jones after the state rep tried to walk back their AT&T Stadium tribute amid domestic violence backlash.
Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash for Controversial Chris Brown Tribute
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is under fire for honoring Chris Brown in her office, drawing criticism due to the singer's troubled past, including a notorious assault incident from 2009.
Dems, Media Turn On Jasmine Crockett Over 'Absolutely Disgusting' Stunt
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is taking heat after using her congressional office to honor R&B star Chris Brown, whose lengthy history of legal trouble includes his infamous 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna. The Texas Democrat, who lost her bid for the U.S. Senate earlier this year, appeared onstage Saturday during Brown and Usher’s concert at AT&T […]
POLITICS: Crockett Draws Criticism for Congressional Tribute to Chris Brown at Dallas Show – The Beltway Report
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing criticism online after she entered singer Chris Brown into the congressional record during a Saturday evening appearance with him on stage in Dallas. “Now, y’all know I tend to get in trouble every once in a while. I’ma make this real quick. I need to know who run it! So is Dallas in the building?” Crockett said before adding, “Let’s give it up for Chris Brown,” to applause from the crowd. Crockett’s mem…
Jasmine Crockett Honors Chris Brown, Sparks Backlash
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas used her congressional authority to formally honor singer Chris Brown, a man with multiple guilty pleas for assault, and the reaction from her own side has been fierce. Crockett appeared on stage alongside Brown at an event in Dallas on Saturday evening, telling the crowd she had entered a […]
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