Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is gunning for the top spot on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with a promise to drag President Donald Trump through the impeachment wringer if she gets her way.
Breitbart reported that the sophomore congresswoman from Texas isn’t shy about her ambitions, and her latest move has conservatives raising eyebrows over what looks like a personal vendetta dressed up as public duty.
Crockett threw her hat into the ring on Tuesday, joining a crowded field of Democrats vying for the influential position left vacant after the tragic passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) due to esophageal cancer.
The vacancy came after Connolly stepped down from the role shortly before his death, setting the stage for a competitive race among Oversight Democrats.
Crockett is the fourth contender, squaring off against Reps. Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Robert Garcia (D-CA), and Kweisi Mfume (D-MD). The election to pick the new ranking member is slated for June 24, 2025, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
As a relative newcomer to Congress, Crockett isn’t wasting time playing it safe—she’s already pledging to launch an impeachment inquiry into Trump if she secures the chairmanship and Democrats reclaim the House majority in the next cycle. It’s a gutsy move, but one that smells more like partisan theater than principled oversight to many on the right. After all, hasn’t Trump been through this gauntlet twice already without a conviction?
Crockett’s stated reasons for this crusade include some eyebrow-raising claims about Trump’s dealings, like a luxury Boeing 747 jet gifted by the Qatari government as a stand-in for Air Force One.
She’s also tossing around vague accusations of “crypto nonsense” and “pardons for play” as fodder for investigation. Sounds like a fishing expedition—why not focus on real issues facing everyday Americans instead of chasing headlines?
“Our country is in an existential crisis driven by an out-of-control Executive,” Crockett wrote in a letter to fellow Democrats, painting Trump as some kind of constitutional bogeyman.
With all due respect to her passion, this kind of hyperbole feels like a tired script from the progressive playbook. Shouldn’t oversight be about facts, not feelings?
“We must pull back the curtain on the unmitigated chaos under Trump 2.0,” Crockett urged in the same letter, doubling down on her mission to expose what she sees as rampant lawlessness.
Fair enough, transparency matters—but targeting one man with such fervor risks turning a serious committee into a soapbox for personal grievances. Conservatives might argue it’s time to prioritize governance over grudges.
In an interview with WFAA, Crockett admitted, “Once we get to the majority… that allows me to start to open up and do the things that would look like an impeachment.” This candidness is almost refreshing, if it weren’t so blatantly partisan—admitting the goal is impeachment before even starting an inquiry flips the idea of due process on its head. Turns out, agendas can speak louder than evidence.
She hedged a bit in the same interview, noting, “Whether or not we would put it to a vote… there are a lot of things to consider.” It’s a rare moment of caution, but it begs the question: if even she’s unsure about pushing forward, why make impeachment the centerpiece of her campaign for chair? Seems like putting the cart before the horse, and taxpayers deserve better.
Crockett didn’t stop there, insisting, “I would absolutely at least do an inquiry.” Fine, investigate if there’s real evidence—but conservatives are right to worry this is less about accountability and more about keeping Trump in the crosshairs indefinitely. Let’s not forget, endless probes drain resources that could be spent on pressing issues like border security or inflation.
Her reasoning for running is equally telling: “If we didn’t have such a lawless administration, then I wouldn’t be running.” With respect, this sounds like a solution in search of a problem—using a powerful position to settle scores rather than solve systemic issues feels like a misuse of authority. Shouldn’t leadership be about serving the public, not staging showdowns?
For many on the right, Crockett’s candidacy underscores a broader frustration with progressive priorities in Congress. The House Oversight Committee should be a watchdog for government waste and inefficiency, not a battering ram for political foes. If this is the direction Democrats want to take, they might find voters less enthused than they expect.
As the election for ranking member approaches, the race among Democrats will test whether Crockett’s aggressive stance on Trump resonates with her party or alienates moderates.
Her competitors—Lynch, Garcia, and Mfume—haven’t yet signaled similar impeachment fervor, which could make her stand out, for better or worse. The question is whether Oversight Democrats want a fighter or a pragmatist.