Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has repeatedly framed criticism from both right- and left-leaning commentators as motivated by race and gender. She recently rebuked podcasters Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang for advising listeners not to donate to her campaign, and has raised similar concerns about Stephen A. Smith. Crockett has dismissed New York Post workplace allegations as slander and accused Republican figures, including J.D. Vance and Donald Trump, of weaponizing racist tropes against her.
Jasmine Crockett Frames Critics’ Remarks As Race- and Gender-Based Amid Campaign Scrutiny
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.(AP Images)
Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has repeatedly characterized criticism from both conservative and liberal commentators as rooted in race and gender, pushing back publicly against media personalities, opponents and press reports she says unfairly target her as a Black woman.
Podcasters Rogers and Yang
This week Crockett responded after podcasters and comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang urged listeners not to donate to her Senate campaign. Although Rogers and Yang later softened or walked back their comments, Crockett said their remarks "said the quiet part out loud" and reflected bias against Black women.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has claimed that her critics have targeted her as a successful Black woman.
"If a White man couldn't do it, then why would a Black woman even have the audacity to think that she could?" Crockett said, arguing the hosts exposed an underlying double standard.
Criticism From Media Figures
In October Crockett also took issue with comments from ESPN analyst and podcast host Stephen A. Smith. Smith later apologized for singling her out, but Crockett accused him of "consistently" targeting Black women and using his platform to criticize her in a way she considered unfair.
Workplace Allegations And Her Response
In August the New York Post published allegations from unnamed former staffers who described a "toxic" workplace and labeled her behavior as "diva" conduct. Crockett dismissed those reports on CBS News, calling them "slander" and asserting that additional scrutiny flows from being a young Black woman in public life.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has frequently called out President Donald Trump for his allegedly racist attacks against her.
Attacks From Political Opponents
Crockett has also accused Republican figures of relying on racist tropes. She singled out J.D. Vance after he described her with what she called a "street-girl persona," saying she would not be distracted by attacks focused on identity rather than policy. She emphasized her resilience, noting that similar tactics have failed to prevent her rise to Congress.
Exchange With Former President Trump
After former President Donald Trump called her a "low IQ person," Crockett fired back on social media, saying his repeated references to her name reveal a fear of "smart, bold Black women" who hold leaders accountable. She urged him to keep talking while defending her record and candidacy.
Context: Crockett’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
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