Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-TX) controlling nature and ego were exposed in a recent Atlantic profile.
The Texas congresswoman was seen scolding colleagues over scheduling and food, according to journalist Elaine Godfrey.
Godfrey noted Crockett’s obsession with her image, revealing that her phone lock screen is a photo of herself.
The journalist’s access was revoked after she contacted other lawmakers for their views on Crockett, which is a standard journalistic practice.
Crockett was upset and “shutting down the profile and revoking all permissions,” Godfrey wrote.
Up to 33 of Crockett’s colleagues either declined to comment or ignored requests. Some staffers told Godfrey they see Crockett as “undisciplined” but are reluctant to say so publicly.
Journalists on social media criticized Crockett’s reaction.
“That is not how any of this works,” NBC reporter Sahil Kapur said.
“Free advice to profile subjects: do not ever do this,” The Bulwark’s Joe Perticone said.
Before revoking access, Crockett bragged about her firebrand progressive image and willingness to “go low” with Republicans like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
When asked if she regretted calling Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who uses a wheelchair, “Governor Hot Wheels,” Crockett said, “I don’t second-guess sh*t.”
She claimed the comment referred