Crockett calls for bipartisan Congress to rein in ‘Mad King’ Trump and halt tariffs

Published



Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) called upon fellow members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to resist President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Last week, Trump announced “reciprocal tariffs” on nearly 200 countries across the world, levies his administration has said will free the United States from relying on other countries for trade. Crockett has emerged as one of the most outspoken House Democrats against the Trump administration, most recently calling for Congress to oppose the president.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.