Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) sparked outrage after accusing millions of Americans who support President Donald Trump of being “mentally ill.”
Crockket made the remarks during a podcast appearance with liberal media figure Katie Couric.
In her remarks on Couric’s “Next Question” podcast, Crockett didn’t hold back.
The congresswoman labeled Trump’s base as mentally unwell and insisted that opposition to the president should be universal, not just partisan.
“We’ve got a mental health crisis in this country because everyone — no matter how you affiliate yourself — should be against Trump. Period,” Crockett declared.
Crockett, who represents Texas’s 30th congressional district, attacked Trump’s leadership while longing for a so-called “regular Republican.”
She mentioned George Bush, without clarifying which one, and lamented what she sees as the modern GOP’s shift toward populism under Trump.
“I would give anything to have — sad to say — George Bush,” she said.
“Give me any regular Republican nowadays, and I would be happy.”
But it didn’t stop there.
Crockett also criticized the recent U.S. Army 250th birthday celebration.
She was echoing Democrat talking points that the military parade had less to do with honoring service members and more to do with celebrating Trump’s birthday.