Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Monday on CNN’s “The Lead” that she believes President Donald Trump has caused a “consistent spike in the violence when it comes to politics.”
Crockett, a Democrat representing Texas, made the comments while discussing recent concerns about political tensions and public safety, as reported by Breitbart [1].
Crockett said, “I believe that we all need to pay attention to Trump and how he acts. He is the cause of all the confusion and the destruction that we have seen in politics. As far as I’m concerned, because it used to be we could disagree, and that was that. I disagree with a lot of Republicans, but it does not necessarily turn violent. Ever since he’s been introduced into politics, we have seen a consistent spike in the violence when it comes to politics.”
During the segment, Crockett also addressed comments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Crockett said she was open to hearing Greene’s statements on political rhetoric but questioned whether Greene’s actions would match her words.
“So here’s the deal with Marjorie, I can appreciate what she says, but I’m going to have to see her actions,” Crockett said. She referenced several incidents involving public officials or their families and questioned whether Greene or other Republicans had responded similarly during earlier episodes of political violence.
Crockett said, “And the reality is that where was this type of mood when we saw what happened to Mr. Pelosi in his home, who’s not even an elected official, but because somebody decided to go after Nancy Pelosi? Where was this when we saw that we had local elected leaders murdered here recently, the former Speaker of the House in Minnesota, like, where was this? Right. And so what is so frustrating for me with not only Marjorie, but MAGA as a whole is they’re in the find out phase.”
Her remarks came amid a broader discussion on rising hostility in political discourse and the responses from elected officials. Crockett maintained that she believed Trump’s influence has played a significant role in what she described as increased volatility.
Texas Dem Jasmine Crockett — who refused to condemn Charlie Kirk’s assassination and regularly calls Republicans “fascists” — blames President Trump for political violence. https://t.co/VsksUqPJX2 [2] pic.twitter.com/9fLx9MZwya [3]
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) November 18, 2025 [4]
Crockett’s appearance on “The Lead” followed recent national conversations surrounding political safety, public threats, and reactions from lawmakers following various incidents across the country.
CNN aired the exchange as part of its coverage of political tensions and ongoing debates between members of both parties.