Republicans have already begun running attack campaigns on who they deemed the new leader of the Democratic Party in an effort to portray the opposition party to President Donald Trump’s agenda as out of touch.

The branding is reminiscent of past campaigns when the progressive “Squad” became stars of GOP attack ads against swing-district Democrats to paint them as embracing the left-wing agenda of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was also a perennial boogeyman for GOP messaging, but with her out of leadership, a very vocal Crockett has emerged as a replacement.

“Jasmine Crockett is the perfect spokesperson for today’s Democrats — out of touch and completely unhinged. When you’ve got no message and no agenda, all that’s left is hate,” said NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella.

The congresswoman has had many viral moments on social media. One of the most viewed instances was a committee hearing tiff with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), in which Crockett referred to Greene as “bleach blonde, bad-built butch body.”

Another instance that went viral recently was when someone asked Crockett what she would say to billionaire Elon Musk. She responded quickly, saying she’d tell him to “f*** off.” 

Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Crockett of promoting violence and demanded the Democrat “apologize immediately” for her recent comments against Musk, the leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, and his car company, Tesla.

Crockett’s remarks were made during a “Tesla takedown” livestream, in which the congresswoman said she wants to see Musk “taken down” for her 44th birthday this Saturday. This came amid active bomb threats and attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships. 

Crockett also drew a rebuke from Republicans for saying Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) should be “knocked over the head.”

The “Hot Wheels” comment created the biggest firestorm, as Democrats hounded Trump during his first presidential campaign for mocking a disabled reporter, which he denied.

Crockett posted on X that her nickname for the governor had nothing to do with him being in a wheelchair. 

“I wasn’t thinking about the governor’s condition—I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable,” she said.

“Literally, the next line I said was that he was a ‘Hot A** Mess,’ referencing his terrible policies,” she continued. “At no point did I mention or allude to his condition. So, I’m even more appalled that the very people who unequivocally support Trump—a man known for racially insensitive nicknames and mocking those with disabilities—are now outraged.”

When asked about Crockett’s comments at a press conference Thursday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded that her “statement speaks for itself.”

Her comments were met by a censure resolution by a fellow member of the Texas delegation the next day. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) filed the resolution, saying Crockett must be “held accountable for the venomous rhetoric she spews as a representative of the Democratic party.” 

​​“The story of our great Governor of Texas is one of unwavering resilience and perseverance. Meanwhile, the actions of Jasmine Crockett — stooping to vile levels of discrimination and despicable political attacks — are nothing short of reprehensible,” Weber said in a statement.  

Democrats believe her comments reflect the party’s frustrations — specifically, those seen at the rowdy town halls that have erupted across the country. 

“Jasmine is reflecting the frustration that a lot of people around the country are feeling about Trump, Elon Musk, and I would say to our Republican colleagues to look in the mirror a bit and look at a lot of their comments over time before they start casting judgment on her,” Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI) told the Washington Examiner.

“I think the message has to reflect the mood, and the mood right now is frustration, so ultimately, got to meet people where they are,” he continued. 

Democrats have argued that the party has a wide base made up of districts with a range of political differences and concerns. Many Democrats told the Washington Examiner that Crockett represents a portion of the party, but none have referred to her as the party’s leader. 

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“She is meeting the frustration of her constituents, and she’s representative of, certainly, many of the folks that are showing up in our town halls,” Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) told the Washington Examiner. 

“The same way that she is giving voice to some members of our Democratic base, there are other members that are also meeting people where they’re at, and our districts are all really different, and so her voice is valuable,” she continued.