Ex-Colleague Attacks Rep. Crockett Over Endorsement Choices

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing sharp criticism from former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., for excluding James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, from her Feuling Individual Rights Everywhere (FIRE) PAC's endorsement list.

Wild, who served three terms, accused Crockett of prioritizing personal grievances over party unity. "F*** her. That’s all I can say," Wild posted on X. "It has everything to do with her being a narcissistic drama queen who has used her platform (such as it is) only to advance herself. Karma will suck."

Talarico, who defeated Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary earlier this year, was not among the 14 candidates listed in Crockett's PAC endorsements.

Crockett, a progressive known for her fiery rhetoric, responded to the criticism on X, calling it "corny" and suggesting news media should focus on other political figures. She stated that she had endorsed Talarico the day after the primary results were finalized, citing party unity for the Texas Senate race.

"This morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee," Crockett wrote. "Texas is primed to turn blue, and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track. With the primary behind us, Democrats must rally around our nominees and win."

Crockett's FIRE PAC, which has raised approximately $144,960, primarily focuses on smaller races. The list of 14 endorsed candidates included state and local candidates, but notably omitted gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa.

Crockett has previously drawn attention for controversial remarks, including comments about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Latino voters. She also recently faced backlash for entering a congressional record honoring singer Chris Brown, whose history of domestic violence has been widely documented.