Jasmine Crockett Makes Republicans Eat Their Words On DOJ Weaponization

During a subcommittee hearing on the Weaponization of the Department of Justice, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) used the GOP's own definition of weaponization of government against them.

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In the early weeks of the failing Trump reboot, some Democrats in Congress have stood out and distinguished themselves more than others. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Reps. Jamie Raskin, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Maxwell Frost and many others have stepped up against the Trump administration.

One of the standouts in the House has been Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has proven to be fearless, fast on her feet, and not afraid to speak out as she did during a Republican-led hearing on the “Weaponization of the Justice Department.”

Rep. Crockett said in part in her opening remarks:

Before I was elected to Congress or to the Texas House of Representatives, I was a public defender in civil rights attorney by trade. I know about the Department of Justice and what they’re supposed to be doing. I am also very concerned by a rogue DOJ or one that is not beholden to the American people. I am very …