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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas , spoke candidly about her safety concerns following the recent shootings of two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota. On Thursday, Crockett appeared on ABC’s The View . When asked if she feels safe “as an elected official in this political climate,” the 44-year-old told the co-hosts, “No, not at all,” according to The Hill . Jasmine Crockett said Congress should shift funds to cover lawmakers’ security Crockett continued, suggesting that Congress should allocate some funds from other projects, including the recent U.S. Army military parade President Donald Trump initiated on June 14 to coincide with his 79th birthday. “I mean, here’s the deal: I do this job, and the fact that my safety is a part of doing this job is really bad, in and of itself, but while we spend millions upon millions just so that this guy can go and golf, or while they spent $45 million for his little birthday parade,” the lawmaker said. “I’m just saying, can we reprioritize...
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June 08, 2025