Dems, Media Turn On Jasmine Crockett Over ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ Stunt

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is taking heat after using her congressional office to honor R&B star Chris Brown, whose lengthy history of legal trouble includes his infamous 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna.

The Texas Democrat, who lost her bid for the U.S. Senate earlier this year, appeared onstage Saturday during Brown and Usher’s concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where she announced that the artists would be recognized in the Congressional Record.

“Now, y’all know, I tend to get in trouble every once in a while. I’m a make this real quick. I need to know who run it! So is Dallas in the building?” Crockett said as she took the stage alongside Brown on Saturday evening.

“Let’s give it up for Chris Brown,” she added to applause from the audience.

The celebration quickly drew criticism online, with detractors questioning Crockett’s decision to use an official congressional recognition to honor Brown given his record of violence.

Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault in 2009 after attacking Rihanna, whom he was dating at the time. Photos showing Rihanna’s injuries circulated publicly following the attack and triggered widespread condemnation.

Brown has faced additional legal trouble in the years since. He was involved in a 2013 confrontation involving singer Frank Ocean and separately pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault stemming from an altercation in Washington, D.C. An ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, was granted a five-year restraining order against Brown in 2017 after alleging abuse and threats.

More recently, Brown pleaded guilty in Britain to affray stemming from a 2023 London nightclub attack in which prosecutors said he struck music producer Abraham Diaw twice in the head with a glass bottle. Brown is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 26.

Andrew Kerr, an investigative reporter with the Washington Free Beacon, highlighted Brown’s history after Crockett’s appearance began circulating online.

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“Kamala Harris-endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett uses her congressional authority to honor Chris Brown, the rapper best known for beating ever-living s— out of Rihanna in 2009,” Kerr wrote.

The criticism was not limited to Crockett’s political opponents.

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Shannon Watts, a Democratic activist and political commentator, also called attention to Brown’s record.

“Chris Brown pled guilty to felony assault after brutally attacking Rihanna. Another ex, Karrueche Tran, later obtained a five-year restraining order after testifying that he abused and threatened her. He has also faced multiple allegations of violence and sexual assault against other women,” Watts wrote.

Crockett’s member statement, titled “Recognizing the Artistry of Chris Brown and Usher Raymond,” honored the two performers for their contributions to R&B and pop music.

Standing before the concert crowd, Crockett portrayed the recognition as a celebration of the artists’ cultural impact.

“I know it’s almost Sunday, so I wanna be clear. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. And right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level, and I wanted to make sure we document that in the Congressional Record,” Crockett said.

Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross was among those who sharply criticized the move.

“Chris Brown has a problem, and several folks beyond Rihanna have met his violent rage. It’s well-documented. This was a ridiculous move by Crockett,” she wrote on X.

“Also, when Black women suffer [domestic violence] at the highest rates and often fatally, this was tone deaf as hell,” she added.

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Eric Michael Garcia, the D.C. bureau chief of the Independent, echoed the criticism.

“Absolutely disgusting to see Jasmine Crockett platform and honor an abuser of women. Just completely vile,” Garcia wrote in a post of his own.

Author Dan Winslow said the episode changed his opinion of Crockett.

“CHRIS BROWN plead guilty to beating Rihanna. It was a horrific and savage beating. Crockett thought he deserved to be honored. Absolutely disgusting behavior. I am glad she lost. I will never support her again,” Winslow wrote.

Brown later pushed back on the controversy himself, insisting he never sought the recognition in the first place.

“Funny thing is… YALL CAME TO ME WITH THIS! NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. I was minding my own d-mn business. My shows in Dallas were already sold out. I ain’t asked to be honored because I knew some sh-t like this would happen… I have an idea how about y’all leave me the f— alone and let me focus on the fans that spent their money to actually see and support me,” Brown wrote.

The episode comes during Crockett’s final months in Congress.

Crockett gave up the chance to seek another term in her Dallas-area House seat when she launched her Senate campaign. She lost the Democratic primary in March to state Rep. James Talarico, who will represent the party in November’s Senate election.

Crockett will leave the House when her current term expires in January.

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