Washington, D.C. — Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) expressed outrage in an interview with Newsmax following a contentious moment during a recent congressional committee hearing, in which Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) referenced “white supremacists” in her remarks.
Meuser called Crockett’s comment “disgusting” and “completely inappropriate,” saying it had no place in what was intended to be a serious and respectful legislative discussion.
“I was truly disgusted,” Meuser told Newsmax. “To inject such a reckless accusation into the record without justification — it’s divisive, inflammatory, and harmful to the integrity of Congress.”
The exchange reportedly took place during a tense hearing focused on issues related to oversight and government accountability. While the full context of Crockett’s statement is still being reviewed, the remark sparked immediate backlash from several Republican members, who demanded it be stricken from the record.
Rep. Crockett, a vocal progressive and first-term congresswoman from Texas, has not yet publicly responded to Meuser’s criticism. However, her allies have defended her remarks, suggesting that she was highlighting broader concerns about extremism and systemic bias in American institutions.
This latest clash underscores the deepening partisan divide on Capitol Hill, where committee hearings have increasingly become battlegrounds for ideological disputes and viral soundbites.
As of now, House leadership has not indicated whether any formal action will be taken regarding the exchange.
