Jasmine Crockett’s father, Joseph Crockett, is a former teacher and preacher.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, refused to apologize for referring to Gov. Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels” on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Highlights
- Jasmine Crockett did not apologize when pressed on Wednesday for referring to Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as “Gov. Hot Wheels.”
- Crockett was born to Joseph Crockett and Gwen Crockett. Her father is a former teacher and pastor, and her mother is a retired postal worker.
- Jasmine’s parents joined her at the 119th Congress ceremony.
Crockett refused to apologize multiple times in an interview with FOX Business before growing frustrated and ending the conversation.
The lawmaker released a statement earlier this week regarding her comment but did not include an apology.
While confronting on the matter, Crockett said,
“I do have a statement. Why would I apologize when I put out a statement? My statement was clear,”
Jasmine Crockett
Speaking at a benefit for the Human Rights Campaign in Los Angeles, Crockett mocked Abbott, whose legs were paralyzed in a running accident in 1984. She said,
We in these hot a– Texas streets, honey. Y’all know we got Governor Hot Wheels down there, come on now! And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot a– mess, honey!”
Jasmine Crockett
Later, Crockett stated on social media regarding her comments, arguing that she had not been referring to Abott’s paralysis. She wrote,
“I wasn’t thinking about the governor’s condition—I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by Black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable. Literally, the next line I said was that he was a ‘Hot A** Mess,’ referencing his terrible policies. At no point did I mention or allude to his condition,”
Jasmine Crockett
Jasmine Crockett Was Joined By Her Parents At The 119th Congress Ceremony
Lawyer Jasmine Felicia Crockett, 43, was born on March 29, 1981, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, to Joseph and Gwen Crockett.
Although Jasmine and her parents grew up in the United States, their ancestors had a deep-rooted history with African heritage. Therefore, they hold African-American ethnicity and American nationality.
Her father, Joseph, is a former teacher and preacher, while her mother, Gwen, is a retired postal worker.
You’ve probably heard me say I’m a proud PK…and it’s my daddy’s leadership and love in the church that raised me and inspires me to this day to be the best Congresswoman I can be.
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) June 18, 2023
Happy #FathersDay to Pastor Joseph Crockett, all the dads of #TX30, and @RepJeffries, too! pic.twitter.com/uNpk7HkTtT
Joseph earned his E.D. in Counseling and Human Development from the University of Rochester.
As an Associated General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, he focused on Christian education, ecumenical faith information, and leadership development.
On June 18, 2023, Jasmine took to her official Twitter handle and wished Jospeh a happy Father’s Day. She wrote,
You’ve probably heard me say I’m a proud PK…and it’s my daddy’s leadership and love in the church that raised me and inspires me to this day to be the best Congresswoman I can be. Happy #FathersDay to Pastor Joseph Crockett, all the dads of #TX30, and @RepJeffries, too!
Jasmine Crockett
In May 2021, through her Facebook handle, Jasmine said that her mother taught her to never back down from a fight worth fighting and to always look out for the underserved.
She wished Gwen a happy Mother’s Day on May 8, 2022, through her official Instagram handle. She wrote,
My mother grew up attending segregated schools. Just one generation later she’s watching as her daughter gets elected to the United States Congress. Amid this ongoing pandemic, women, and especially mothers, have been disproportionately impacted by our changing economy. As the Supreme Court barrels toward an assault on our reproductive rights, we must never forget: motherhood can be a gift, but it should always be a choice.
Jasmine Crockett
During the interview with the Texas Tribune, Jasmine’s mother said that her daughter was a sharp-witted speaker from a young age.
She added that Jasmine’s time representing thousands of Texans in court has given her firsthand experience with inequities in the justice system.
On January 3, 2025, Jasmine was joined by her father, Joseph, her mother, Gwen, and Texas student LGBTQIA activist Ceci Gonzales at the 119th Congress ceremony.
Additional Information
- Jasmine Crockett attended the University of Houston Law Center, graduating in 2006 with a Juris Doctor. She was a member of the National Bar Association and the Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association.
- In the 118th Congress, Crockett served as the Democratic freshman class representative between the House Democratic leadership and the approximately 35 newly elected Democratic members. She was named co-chair of the 2024 Harris-Walz campaign.
- Jasmine married Marcus Crockett Sr., a business consultant and real estate investor. They have one daughter and one son.
- She voted in favor of three military aid packages supplemental for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, respectively, in April 2024, along with most of her fellow Democrats.
