Democrat Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing scrutiny after an altercation with Charles Downs, a reporter for Loomer Unleashed, in the Rayburn House Office Building on Tuesday. The incident occurred as Crockett walked with Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett to a House Judiciary Committee hearing. Downs questioned Crockett about comments she made during a recent online “Tesla Takedown” organizing call, where she encouraged violence at Tesla showrooms planned for March 29. An ethics complaint has been filed against Rep. Crockett in response to her actions.
The confrontation began when Downs asked, “Congresswoman, many have interpreted your recent comments during a Tesla takedown organizing call as a call for violence at Tesla showrooms on March 29. Would you like to clarify your statements?” Initially appearing to ignore the question, Crockett muttered a response…