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Jasmine Crockett says Trump impeachment inquiry 'absolutely' on the table
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas has emerged as a front-facing figure in her party following President Donald Trump's sweeping victory in November, and with this newfound prominence, Crockett is looking to take action.
During an interview Sunday, Crockett vowed to launch an inquiry into Trump if she were to become chair of the House Oversight Committee. Crockett is now eyeing the vacancy following the passing of Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, who previously served as ranking member of the committee.
"I would absolutely at least do an inquiry," Crockett said. "Absolutely. I mean, I think that there's more than enough to inquire about. ... I brought up Elon Musk earlier. We don't understand what all they were doing, what kind of deals were even made for Elon to be given this amount of privilege."
'He likes to violate the law, whether it's criminal or civil.'
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"And then the pressure that he's put on various organizations," Crockett added. "We saw that the merger with Verizon was able to take place only once they said no diversity, equity, or inclusion. We know that they have put a ridiculous amount of pressure and seemingly are trying to pull back resources from the likes of Harvard, because Harvard decided that they were gonna push back against his illegality."
Crockett also claimed that Trump, who himself has been the target of lawfare, is honing in on law firms so that he can receive free legal services because "he likes to violate the law."
"We know that he's shaken down so many of these law firms for free legal fees because he's gonna need them," Crockett said. "Because one thing that we know is that he likes to violate the law, whether it's criminal or civil. So these things need to be fleshed out, and we need to fully understand. And in fact, that's the Trump stuff."
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"And the reason I bring up the Trump stuff is because there is one committee in the Congress that has the authority to actually do oversight over the president," Crockett added.
For Crockett to become chair, she would have to be elected to ranking member on June 24 and Democrats would have to regain control of the House during the 2026 midterms.
"It's the Oversight Committee," Crockett said. "It is the only one that has that ability. And so I think that we need to make sure that we do it. I think that no matter what happens, history needs to know the truth."
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Beloved Democrat lawmaker passes away after battling illness
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia passed away on Wednesday at the age of 75 after battling esophageal cancer, according to a statement released by his family.
Connolly, who dedicated his life to public service, passed away peacefully in his Virginia home surrounded by his family, the statement said. Connolly spent 14 years on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and 17 years as a member of Congress.
'We were fortunate to share Gerry with Northern Virginia for nearly 40 years because that was his joy, his purpose, and his passion.'
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"Gerry lived his life to give back to others and make our community better," Connolly's family said in a statement. "He looked out for the disadvantaged and voiceless. He always stood up for what is right and just. He was a skilled statesman on the international stage, an accomplished legislator in Congress, a visionary executive on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, a fierce defender of democracy, an environmental champion, and a mentor to so many."
"But more important than his accomplishments in elected office, Gerry lived by the ethos of 'bloom where you are planted,'" the statement reads. "From the Silver Line to the Oakton Library, Mosaic District to the Cross County Trail and beyond, his legacy now colors our region."
Connolly eventually rose to ranking member in the House Oversight Committee but announced last month that he would be stepping down after his cancer returned. Connolly had been elected to the position in December against Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York despite his diagnosis.
Democrats and Republicans alike mourned Connolly's passing, remembering the friendships he had on both sides of the aisle.
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“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Ranking Member Gerry Connolly," House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said in a statement. "He was a dedicated public servant who represented Virginia’s 11th Congressional District with honor and integrity. We mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”
"We were fortunate to share Gerry with Northern Virginia for nearly 40 years because that was his joy, his purpose and his passion," the family statement continued. "His absence will leave a hole in our hearts, but we are proud that his life's work will endure for future generations."
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