Chaos erupted during a House Oversight Committee meeting when Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett fired back after Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insulted her eyelashes. You won’t believe how a discussion about holding the attorney general in contempt turned into a catfight over appearance and intelligence. Things really heated up when Greene called out Crockett’s “fake eyelashes,” refusing to apologize while doubling down on questioning Crockett’s intelligence. Never one to back down from a fight, Crockett flipped the script and threatened to come for Greene over her “bleach blonde bad built butch body.” Girl, the shade! This committee meeting went off the rails quick. Keep reading to get all the juicy details on the epic war of words between these two congresswomen.
Chaos Erupts at House Committee Meeting
You were probably shocked seeing the headlines about yet another messy argument breaking out on Capitol Hill. This time, it was a House Oversight Committee meeting descending into chaos over a petty insult. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene kicked things off by mocking Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s appearance, saying “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.”
Crockett was understandably offended by Greene’s rude and uncalled for comment. She tried to clarify whether that kind of personal attack would be allowed under the committee’s rules, asking the chair, “If someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach blonde, bad-built, butch body, that would not be engaging personalities, correct?” The confused chair had “no idea” how to respond.
Other representatives jumped in, with Florida’s Anna Paulina Luna condescendingly telling Crockett to “calm down.” Crockett fired back, “Don’t tell me to calm down. If I come and talk shit about her ya’ll gonna have a problem.” The whole exchange highlighted the lack of decorum and professionalism we’ve sadly come to expect from some lawmakers.
Rather than apologizing for her behavior, Greene doubled down, saying she wouldn’t debate certain representatives because “I think it’s pretty self-evident, you don’t have enough intelligence.” New York’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out Greene’s “absolutely unacceptable” comments, leading Greene to call her “baby girl” in return.
The meeting concluded with the committee voting to allow Greene to continue speaking, showing their tacit approval of her behavior. Many Americans are understandably frustrated with lawmakers who seem more focused on petty personal attacks than actually governing. Until that changes, we’ll likely see more of these chaotic and embarrassing spectacles play out on Capitol Hill.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Insults Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance
If you want to know how ugly politics can get, look no further than this heated exchange between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett. During a House Oversight Committee meeting, Greene took a petty jab at Crockett’s eyelashes, saying “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.”
Crockett was understandably furious at the unprovoked attack. “Just to better understand your ruling, if someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach blonde, bad-built, butch body, that would not be engaging personalities, correct?” she fired back. Greene’s comments were completely out of line and unbecoming of an elected official.
This kind of childish behavior and personal insults have no place in Congress. Voters want to see their representatives conducting actual business, not trading barbs like mean girls in a high school cafeteria. Greene’s “fake eyelash” comment was a new low and an embarrassment.
Crockett held her own in the exchange but shouldn’t have had to deal with such nonsense in the first place. The meeting was meant to discuss whether to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, not critique each other’s appearances. Greene derailed the entire discussion with her petty and unprofessional antics.
Going forward, Greene would do well to focus on the actual work of governing instead of lobbing grade-school insults across the aisle. Voters elected her and the other representatives to get things done, not waste time with tabloid-worthy drama. Here’s hoping the next committee meeting stays on topic and avoids descending into another chaotic free-for-all. The American people deserve so much better from their elected leaders.
Jasmine Crockett Fires Back at Marjorie Taylor Greene
Greene Insults Crockett’s Appearance
When Crockett commented during the hearing, Greene responded with a personal attack, saying “I don’t think you know what we’re here for. I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.” Greene refused to apologize for her rude remarks.
Crockett Retaliates With Insult of Her Own
Crockett was understandably upset by Greene’s uncalled for insult and asked for clarification on the committee rules regarding personal attacks. “Just to better understand your ruling, if someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach blonde, bad-built, butch body, that would not be engaging personalities, correct?” Crockett fired back.
Chaos Ensues
At this point, the hearing descended into chaos. Ocasio-Cortez called Greene’s comments “absolutely unacceptable” while Greene doubled down, saying Ocasio-Cortez lacked the “intelligence” to debate her. Ocasio-Cortez retorted by calling Greene “baby girl.”
Greene agreed to withdraw her words but refused to apologize. Crockett’s question about insulting Greene’s appearance caused further confusion, with Chairman Comer saying “Uh, what now? I have no idea what you just said.”
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told Crockett she was “out of control” and to “calm down.” Crockett responded, “Don’t tell me to calm down. If I come and talk shit about her ya’ll gonna have a problem.”
Final Outcome
The exchange ended with the committee voting to allow Greene to continue speaking. While the personal attacks were unfortunate, Crockett stood up for herself against Greene’s uncalled for insults. No one, regardless of gender, race or political affiliation, deserves to face personal attacks, especially in their workplace.
Other Lawmakers Weigh in on Greene’s Comments
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez was quick to call out Greene for her unacceptable insults. “Baby girl, it’s pretty self-evident why I don’t debate you,” she told Greene. While Greene refused to apologize, Ocasio-Cortez made it clear that comments about someone’s appearance have no place in congressional hearings.
Crockett Fires Back
Crockett wasn’t going to take Greene’s insults lying down. She cleverly threw Greene’s own words back at her, asking Comer whether insults about “somebody’s bleach blonde, bad-built, butch body” would be allowed. Comer seemed flummoxed by Crockett’s retort. Crockett stood her ground, telling other lawmakers “don’t tell me to calm down. If I come and talk shit about her ya’ll gonna have a problem.” Her message was clear: insults and personal attacks are unacceptable, no matter who they target.
Calls for Civility
The heated exchange highlighted the lack of civility that has come to characterize many congressional hearings. Luna’s demand that Crockett “calm down” and “control herself” reflects the double standard often applied to women and people of color in positions of power. Several lawmakers called for more courtesy and professionalism. Representative Gerry Connolly said the insults were “demeaning” and “diminish the stature of this committee.”
While the committee ultimately allowed Greene to continue speaking, the incident prompted a broader discussion about the need to establish and enforce clear rules of conduct. Exchanges like this one, where lawmakers hurl personal insults at one another, undermine the credibility and integrity of the legislative process. The public expects and deserves more from their elected representatives.
Moving forward, lawmakers would do well to treat each other, and the political process, with greater dignity and respect. Personal attacks have no place in the halls of Congress. Civility and professionalism must prevail if the committee hopes to accomplish anything substantive.
Committee Votes to Allow Greene to Keep Speaking
After Greene hurled insults at Crockett regarding her eyelashes, the committee descended into chaos. While Greene refused to apologize, Crockett fired back by questioning why comments about someone’s appearance would be allowed.
Tensions Rise
When Crockett asked Comer to clarify the rules about insulting someone’s looks, Comer responded that he had “no idea” what she meant. This further enraged Crockett, who exclaimed, “Don’t tell me to calm down. If I come and talk shit about her ya’ll gonna have a problem.” The arguments grew increasingly heated until Luna told Crockett she was “out of control” and needed to “calm down.”
Crockett refused to back down, standing up for herself in the face of Greene’s insults and her colleagues’ dismissiveness. While the men on the committee failed to understand Crockett’s point, her message was clear: discriminatory speech should not be tolerated.
Vote to Continue
Despite the uproar, the committee voted to allow Greene to continue speaking. While Greene’s words were hurtful, refusing her the right to continue would have set a troubling precedent regarding free speech. However, the committee’s failure to condemn Greene’s insults suggests implicit approval of discriminatory rhetoric that has no place in Congress.
Though the arguments brought the hearing to a halt, they highlighted vital issues around inclusiveness and respect that Congress must address to establish a just government that represents all citizens. While emotions ran high, the passionate discourse could pave the way for productive discussions on enacting rules against personal attacks to facilitate a safe working environment. Achieving this goal will require open-mindedness, empathy and a commitment to mutual understanding from members of Congress with diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
Conclusion
The heated exchange showed just how divided our government has become. Insults and personal attacks have no place in the halls of Congress. We need leaders who can rise above petty squabbles and focus on the needs of the American people. There are real issues our country is facing, like the economy, education, and healthcare. The question is, when will our representatives stop the childish behavior and start doing the job we elected them to do? At the end of the day, we’re all on the same team. It’s time to put aside our differences and work together.
