Questioning if it’s appropriate to label it as a low point – ‘Journey to Hell’

In a fiery exchange during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, tensions flared between Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). The clash began when Greene made a comment about Crockett’s appearance, specifically mentioning her “fake eyelashes.” This prompted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to come to Crockett’s defense, calling Greene’s comments “absolutely unacceptable.”

Crockett didn’t hold back in her response to Greene, stating, “If someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach blond bad built butch body, that would not be engaging in personalities, correct?” The exchange escalated, drawing in more lawmakers as the hearing continued into the night.

Following the confrontation, Crockett labeled Greene’s attack on her physical appearance as “absolutely” racist. She didn’t mince words, asserting, “She is racist. I mean, I don’t have any questions about that.” Greene, on the other hand, defended her actions in a social media post, stating, “Pardon me if I don’t talk as nicely as some people would like to hear.”

Ocasio-Cortez weighed in on the situation, pointing out the racial undertones in Greene’s comments. The clash between the two lawmakers highlighted the ongoing tensions and divisions within Congress, showcasing the need for civility and respect in political discourse. As the fallout from the confrontation continues, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact future interactions between members of Congress.