Texas Congresswoman Crockett Accuses Democrats of Racism

Crockett claims party attacks on her are racially motivated, but past comments raise questions about her own views on race.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:08pm

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Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat, has accused her own party of racism, claiming that Democratic attacks on her are racially motivated. Crockett, who is Black, says the party is "darkening" her skin color in political ads. However, Crockett has a history of making controversial comments about race, including admitting she was hired due to her skin color rather than qualifications.

Why it matters

Crockett's accusations of racism within the Democratic party highlight ongoing tensions and divisions within the party. Her past comments about race and hiring practices also raise questions about her own views and whether she is contributing to the very divisiveness she is now condemning.

The details

Crockett, a civil rights lawyer turned politician, claims the Democratic party is "darkening" her skin color in political ads targeting her. She says this is a racially motivated attack, though the veracity of this claim has not been confirmed. Crockett has a history of making controversial statements about race, including admitting she was hired for her current position due to her skin color rather than her qualifications. She has also made comments criticizing white people and suggesting the Democratic party needs illegal immigrants to do "tough labor" that Americans won't do.

  • Crockett made the accusation of skin darkening in political ads on February 20, 2026.
  • In previous years, Crockett made a number of controversial comments about race, including in 2025 and 2026.

The players

Jasmine Crockett

A Democratic Congresswoman from Texas who has accused her own party of racism.

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What they’re saying

“The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the Left... I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer and I see when they're sending out ads and they're darkening my skin.”

— Jasmine Crockett, Congresswoman

The takeaway

Crockett's accusations of racism within the Democratic party, combined with her own past controversial comments about race, highlight the ongoing tensions and divisions within the party. Her case raises questions about whether she is contributing to the very divisiveness she is now condemning.