Jasmine Crockett uses Trump's 'Low IQ' insults to launch her Texas Senate campaign in debut ad
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas launched her Senate campaign Monday with an ironic ad using President Donald Trump's past insults against her, prompting a flurry of reactions on social...
By Fox News · Fox News
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas launched her Senate campaign Monday with an ironic ad using President Donald Trump's past insults against her, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media. Her campaign was announced in a video posted on X on Monday afternoon. In the ad, Crockett was shown standing as Trump's verbal jabs played in the background. "How about this new one they have? Their new star, Crockett. How about her? She's the new star of the Democrat Party, Jasmine Crockett. They're in big trouble," Trump is heard saying in the video. " Somebody said the other day, she's one of the leaders of the party. I said you gotta be kidding," the audio of Trump continued. RISING DEMOCRAT STAR JAMES TALARICO JUMPS INTO KEY SENATE RACE IN TEXAS "Oh man, oh man. She's a very low IQ person…now they're gonna rely on Crockett. Crockett's gonna bring them back." The ad was well-received by liberal commentators on X, who described it as a strong debut. "Jasmine Crockett’s launch ad is brilliant," Ed Krassenstein wrote. Jasmine Crockett is running for the United States Senate and Republicans should be terrified," Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko said. "She’s smart, fearless, relentless, and she doesn’t back down from anybody. This is the matchup Texas deserves. Let’s go." On the other side of the political aisle, conservatives and critics reacted to the ad with mockery. "I never thought I’d say this but I agree with every word of this Jasmine Crockett ad ," commentator Matt Walsh wrote. 'DIVA' CROCKETT SLAMMED IN SCATHING REPORT ALLEGING 'TOXIC STAFF ENVIRONMENT' WHERE STAFF IS BERATED TO TEARS "A few months ago it was reported that Jasmine Crockett’s phone lock screen is a photo of herself," Republican operative Matt Wolking claimed. "Today, her launch ad continues the theme." Speaking at a campaign event in Texas on Monday, Crockett said that "gloves have been off" and that she was "jumping into the ring." "I'm asking for your support to be the next United St…