Crockett Warns Trump Ally Johnson in Congress Could Harm Marginalized Groups
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett says House Speaker Mike Johnson's ties to Trump could harm marginalized communities, especially since 33% of Johnson's district is African American.
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Crockett believes Johnson lacks experience and will simply do whatever Trump tells him, which she says is "detrimental."
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Crockett says Johnson's alliance with Trump negatively impacted communities of color during government shutdown threats, jeopardizing services they rely on.
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Crockett argues Johnson and Republicans have pushed policies that defund public education and limit resources for degree-seekers, increasing student debt.
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Crockett warns that democracy itself is "on the line" due to Trump's influence in Congress via allies like Johnson.