A stark defiance echoed through the halls of Congress as Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas announced her decision to abstain from President Trump’s State of the Union address. Her statement wasn’t simply a refusal to attend; it was a blistering condemnation of the current political climate and the man she believes is driving it towards crisis.
Crockett didn’t mince words, labeling the former president a “wannabe king” and painting a bleak picture of the nation’s condition as “grim.” She argued that offering him the platform of the State of the Union would be to legitimize what she sees as a dangerous pattern of deceit and abuse of power.
The congresswoman’s decision stems from a deep-seated concern over what she perceives as the weaponization of federal agencies, a relentless stream of falsehoods, and a deliberate erosion of the constitutional principles that underpin American democracy. She believes attending would be a tacit endorsement of these actions.
Currently campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, Crockett emphasized that her constituents didn’t send her to Washington to offer comfort to a figure she views as detrimental to their interests. Her focus, she declared, remains firmly on the realities faced by Texans.
Instead of listening to the President’s address, Crockett plans to return to Texas to engage directly with families grappling with issues like cuts to vital social programs, aggressive actions by immigration enforcement, and the lingering questions surrounding the Epstein case. She intends to highlight the financial burdens imposed by tariffs and the perceived attacks on fundamental freedoms.
Crockett frames the President’s policies as part of an “authoritarian agenda,” a trajectory she is determined to resist. While acknowledging the current state of affairs is dire, she expressed unwavering optimism that the situation is not irreversible.
Her boycott isn’t an act of resignation, but a renewed commitment to actively fighting for a stronger, more just union. She intends to spend the evening of the address continuing that fight, focusing on the tangible concerns of her constituents and advocating for a future she believes is still within reach.
