Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett defended Democratic rhetoric after someone assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. During a CNN interview Tuesday, she rejected claims that extreme language fuels political violence.
CNN’s Kasie Hunt asked Crockett whether terms like “fascist” or “Hitler” lead to instability. Crockett answered quickly and firmly. “They’re absolutely wrong,” she said. “They want to erase history from the public’s understanding.”
Crockett continued her defense by explaining her position on authoritarianism. She said, “Authoritarians demand obedience, even at the cost of individual freedom.” She added that freedoms in the U.S. are under daily attack.
An attacker shot and killed Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a college event in Utah. His assassination sparked strong political reactions across the country. Nevertheless, Jasmine Crockett defends rhetoric and doubled down on her past statements. She rejected claims that Democratic language motivated Kirk’s killer.
“It seems people tolerate violence—if the current administration benefits,” Crockett said. She pointed to ICE officers’ actions and defended calling Donald Trump a “wannabe Hitler.”
Moreover, Crockett stated she had no regrets. She reiterated that using historical comparisons does not equal endorsing violence. “Me calling someone ‘wannabe Hitler’ isn’t me saying go hurt them,” she said.
On “The Breakfast Club,” Crockett even referred to Trump as “Temu Hitler,” mocking GOP redistricting in Texas. She said these labels reflect Trump’s actions, not a call for violence.
Investigators later revealed that shell casings found at the scene of Kirk’s death had anti-fascist messages etched on them. Still, Crockett remained firm in her position. She denounced political violence while criticizing Republicans for blaming Democrats without evidence. “They presume the shooter came from our side. That’s unfair,” she said.
In contrast, some Democrats are now calling for more caution. Senator John Fetterman urged his party to avoid “Hitler” comparisons. “Turn down the temperature,” he said. “This is not an autocracy.”
Fetterman gave those comments before officials confirmed Kirk’s death, but after news of the shooting broke. He warned that exaggerated language dangerously escalates tensions. Despite that, Jasmine Crockett defends rhetoric and insists her words reflect reality. “This isn’t hate—it’s truth,” she said. “We must keep calling out what we see.”
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