House Democrats go blue in more ways than one: Off-color language flies, ratcheting up civic damage

Published March 28, 2025 12:10am ET



When Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) shared her opinion on President Donald Trump‘s March 4 joint address to Congress, her objections to his remarks and policies were of no surprise coming from a leading progressive voice. Her comments would’ve seemed unheard of even a few years ago.

“Somebody slap me and wake me the f*** up because I’m ready to get on with it,” she said.

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