During a recent House Oversight Committee hearing, Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) exchanged insults that have sparked significant controversy. Greene's comments about Crockett's 'fake eyelashes' were perceived by some as racist, while Crockett responded by mocking Greene's appearance, referring to her as having a 'bleach blonde bad built butch body.' The confrontation has led to Crockett launching a line of 'swag' featuring her comments about Greene to raise funds for Democratic candidates. The incident has drawn criticism from various quarters, highlighting the ongoing tensions and lack of decorum in Washington.
Things to know about U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett after her viral confrontation https://t.co/JMhtenWfg1
"Rep. Jasmine Crockett's viral 'Bleach blonde bad built butch body': coming to t-shirts soon?" (via @savannahkuchar) https://t.co/ZPPXGxH5gl
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is launching a clapback apparel collection. https://t.co/BZ8ivsZyQt
This is the loser with badly done fake eyelashes who called MTG a racist in Congress the other day. I bet there's less than a 1% chance she really was the victim of a hate crime, just another Jussie Smollett making up lies and looking for attention while destroying the lives of… https://t.co/RqsF3tAnwt
Marjorie Taylor Greene posts video of herself heavy lifting in short purple gym ensemble as she claps back at Democrat who smeared her 'bleach blonde bad built butch body' https://t.co/H7EyYaxHwf https://t.co/DL0RTzVSk3
Here's Why Everyone Is Calling Marjorie Taylor Greene "Bleach-Blonde, Bad-Built, Butch Body" https://t.co/Fjr0lXpSEW
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), who recently exchanged insults with MTG, has claimed she was a victim of hate crimes while a college student in TN, but we have yet to find evidence supporting that claim: https://t.co/dw6jA6Q4z5
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), who exchanged insults with MTG, has claimed she was a victim of hate crimes while a college student in TN, but we have yet to find evidence supporting that claim: https://t.co/dw6jA6Q4z5
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), who exchanged insults with MTG, has claimed she was a victim of hate crimes while a college student in TN, we have yet to find evidence supporting that claim: https://t.co/dw6jA6PwJx
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), who exchanged insults with MTG, has claimed she was a victim of hate crimes while a college student in TN, but so far no evidence supports that claim: https://t.co/dw6jA6PwJx
PART 2 ACCUSING SOMEONE OF HAVING ‘FAKE EYELASHES’ IS… ‘RACIST’?!? BUT THIS IS NOT… “If someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach blonde bad built butch body, that would not be engaging in personalities, correct?” —Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas),… https://t.co/mY3ysayjc9
PART 1 RACE CARD ALERT: SAYING SOMEONE HAS ‘FAKE EYELASHES’ IS…RACIST!!!!! “MAGA has historically been on social media doing the things where they're saying, 'Oh, she's Black with lashes and nails and hair, and so she's ghetto. ... It is buying into a racist trope.’” —Rep.… https://t.co/FUXEZNFeiZ
🚨 Madea Goes to Congress. Last night’s antics in the House Oversight Committee were nothing short of a disgrace on both sides. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comments about Jasmine Crockett’s eyelashes may have been hilarious, but they were also wildly unnecessary given the severity… https://t.co/f7udOudKSh
Fox News's Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) cannot believe that the Democrats are upset that @RepMTG said a court jester from Texas @JasmineforUS had fake eyelashes the other day when they are throwing Republicans in prison. WATCH "There's no manners in Washington. The Democrats… https://t.co/zCwgYY07o2
Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a collection of "swag" that will feature the comments she made in her argument with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and raise money for Democratic candidates. https://t.co/80UGVFrJbl
Crockett launches 'swag' line featuring her comments about Greene https://t.co/cml3GwxS2l
WATCH: MTG, AOC trade shots in committee hearing https://t.co/1tPjdv4qvI https://t.co/0Qg4g5XHTo
“Fake eyelashes (slurred words, blah blah blah)…Are your feelings hurt? Awww…” @RepMTG “Oh GIRL BABY GIRL!” @AOC 🤦🏻♀️ Both of you are an embarrassment to womenkind. https://t.co/3FzB56vFr5
RACISM: Democrats have trained black Americans to view everything that happens to them through a racist lens. If someone insults you it is racism. If you don't get the job it is racism. @RepMTG teased @JasmineForUS for her fake eyelashes - it wasn't racism. h/t @tomselliott https://t.co/K3E46ThMa7