Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Campaign Under Fire for Using Armed Security to Remove Reporter
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing criticism after reportedly having armed security guards remove a black reporter, Elaine Godfrey of The Atlantic, from her Senate campaign rally on Monday.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism online after allegedly having armed security guards remove The Atlantic staff writer Elaine Godfrey from her Senate campaign rally on Monday due to a perceived racial bias, sparking accusations of racism and intimidation. Godfrey had been reporting on the rally when she was escorted out by Crockett's security team. Critics are calling for an investigation into the incident, labeling it a 'clear case' of racial profiling. The controversy has led to widespread condemnation and calls for greater accountability from Crockett and her campaign.