Politicians may be powerful. But it doesn’t mean they are all that bright.
Now a US Congresswoman made a buffoon of herself with a boneheaded statement
Rep. Crockett’s Attack on FBI Director Patel
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on September 17, 2025, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) accused FBI Director Kash Patel of creating an environment where only “white supremacists” feel safe, dismissing his reported crime reduction statistics and questioning the FBI’s effectiveness.
Crockett specifically criticized the arrest of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, stating, “Honestly, if it weren’t for parents deciding they were going to turn in their child it seems you all wouldn’t have got there, even though he literally confessed online.”
She urged Patel to address a supposed “white supremacy problem,” despite his Indian American background and Hindu upbringing, which Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) noted would have appalled former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, a known white nationalist.
Patel responded, “I don’t give a damn what they say about me as long as I’m succeeding in the mission. We’re succeeding in the mission,” focusing on his record rather than engaging with Crockett’s accusations.
Absurdity of Crockett’s White Supremacy Claim
Crockett’s claim that only white supremacists feel safe under Patel’s leadership is baseless and inflammatory, particularly given his heritage and the FBI’s recent successes. As an Indian American, Patel’s background directly contradicts her accusation of enabling white supremacy, a charge she made without evidence to undermine his tenure.
Her assertion that the FBI relied solely on Robinson’s parents for his arrest misrepresents the agency’s swift action, which included recovering a confession note and bullet casings with ideological inscriptions. Crockett also falsely claimed Robinson confessed “online,” when his admissions were in private texts to his partner.
Her dismissal of FBI crime data—showing a 12% drop in violent crime from 2024 to 2025—lacks substantiation, and her focus on “white supremacy” ignores Patel’s effective leadership, such as the rapid arrest of two men on September 12, 2025, for an attempted bombing of a FOX 13 News vehicle in Salt Lake City.
Crockett’s rhetoric appears as a politically motivated attack, divorced from the reality of Patel’s accomplishments and the FBI’s diligent work.
Misplaced Criticism Undermines FBI Efforts
Crockett’s accusations distract from the FBI’s tangible achievements under Patel, who has overseen high-profile cases with efficiency.
The arrest of Robinson within days of Kirk’s killing, supported by evidence like a hidden note stating, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it,” demonstrates proactive law enforcement.
Similarly, the FBI’s response to the FOX 13 incident, recovering bomb-making materials and firearms, highlights Patel’s commitment to public safety.
Crockett’s claim that the FBI is “putting on a show” disregards these efforts and mischaracterizes the agency’s work, especially given the complexity of investigating ideologically driven crimes. Her inflammatory remarks, particularly against a director of Indian descent, risk eroding public trust in the FBI’s impartiality.
By focusing on unfounded allegations rather than supporting law enforcement’s mission, Crockett’s statements undermine the agency’s ability to maintain public confidence, making her critique appear reckless and counterproductive.
