Rep. Jasmine Crockett Fires Back at Trump’s Insults: “Obsessed, Ignorant, and Out of Touch”
Former President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett have reached a new low, but Crockett isn’t backing down. Appearing on CNN’s *The Source with Kaitlan Collins*, Rep. Crockett responded forcefully to Trump’s insults, his billionaire-first politics, and his alarming talk of a third presidential term. In a wide-ranging interview, Crockett turned Trump’s fixation into an opportunity to highlight the real struggles facing everyday Americans—and to call out the dangerous direction of his rhetoric.
Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits: Who’s Really Hurting?
The conversation began with the ongoing government shutdown, which has left millions of Americans in limbo—especially those who rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table. Crockett criticized the administration’s misplaced priorities, noting that while the president was focused on building a new White House ballroom, families across the country are struggling to eat.
“He’s not listening to the pain that the American people are suffering through,” Crockett said. “$6 a day to eat doesn’t fix it. And you say everybody’s going to be in good shape, as you’re putting more money into your son’s pocket, as you say we should take American taxpayer dollars and put them in your pocket to the tune of $280 million. I don’t know who ‘everybody’ is, but it’s not the average American.”
Crockett pointed out the hypocrisy of the administration’s approach, especially as rural communities—many of whom voted for Trump—rely on SNAP benefits even more than urban ones. She questioned why Trump wasn’t fighting for those voters, instead prioritizing billionaire interests and vanity projects.
GOP Hypocrisy on Health Care and Food Security
When asked about the threat to SNAP benefits and the broader fight over health care, Crockett was blunt: “It is really sad when you are in a country that is not a third world country and people are basically begging their government to do the basics.” She accused the GOP of being more concerned with bailing out foreign countries and protecting the wealthy than helping American families survive.
Crockett challenged voters to look beyond party lines and prioritize leaders who fight for dignity and fairness, not just entertainment or empty promises. “We are going to look for people that maybe we don’t think they’re super funny or super entertaining, but they will not try to deal death to us with every single policy that they hand out.”
Trump’s Public Attack: Crockett Responds
During the interview, Kaitlan Collins played a clip of Trump publicly attacking Crockett’s intelligence, grouping her with other women of color in Congress and questioning their ability to pass cognitive tests. Crockett’s response was direct and unflinching:
“I’m waiting on a reporter to finally ask him what his IQ is—he doesn’t even know what a low IQ is. I can guarantee you that whatever score, if he’s taken one anytime recently, I’m sure that his qualifies as low. He’s never been known to be an Einstein. This is not a guy who got in on merit when it came to going to college. But for him being born with a silver spoon, he probably wouldn’t have got into anybody’s institution—unlike me.”
Crockett highlighted Trump’s pattern of obsessing over women of color, calling it a sign of insecurity and a broader issue of racial targeting by his administration. “You are the president. You have a lot more power than we do, but obviously you consistently feel threatened. That is why we have seen the attacks on Black women in general from this administration.”
She also made clear that her constituents—not Trump—judge her ability to serve, and she called on the president to focus on his actual job rather than personal vendettas.
Dangerous Talk of a Third Term
Perhaps most alarming was Trump’s recent refusal to rule out a third presidential term—an idea that Crockett called “a serious threat.” She noted that Trump has already started priming his supporters for a 2028 run, referencing campaign merchandise and vehicle wraps promoting “Trump 2028.”
“People need to listen to what he’s saying because that is a very scary thing. It is unconstitutional. I do think he’s being serious… We know that he didn’t want to leave the White House last time and that’s why we ended up with January 6.”
Crockett warned that Trump’s disregard for the law and his friends’ willingness to break it should concern all Americans. She questioned whether the Supreme Court would grant him immunity if he tried to run again, reminding viewers that the Constitution prohibits a third term.
Real Leadership vs. Billionaire Politics
Throughout the interview, Crockett contrasted Trump’s self-serving policies and divisive rhetoric with the need for real leadership—leaders who prioritize the well-being of all Americans, not just the wealthy few. She called for voters to wake up and demand accountability, warning that the current trajectory threatens the basics of American life: food, health care, and democracy itself.
Conclusion
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s response to Trump was more than a rebuttal—it was a call to action. By turning Trump’s insults into a platform for truth and accountability, Crockett reminded the country what real leadership looks like: compassion, focus, and a commitment to serving everyone, not just the privileged. As Trump’s attacks grow more desperate and out of touch, voices like Crockett’s offer a clear alternative—one rooted in dignity, justice, and the promise of a government that works for the people.
