“The Republicans cannot govern. Full stop.” That was the blunt assessment from Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who is accusing Republican leaders of choosing “chaos and loyalty” over effective governance despite holding control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency.
Speaking during a televised interview, Crockett argued that recent legislative breakdowns highlight a failure to coordinate between the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
“The Senate sent us a bill… and the House decided to obstruct,” she said, pointing to what she described as a missed opportunity to pass meaningful legislation that could have supported federal workers.
“All He Had to Do Was Put the Bill on the Floor”
Crockett placed responsibility squarely on House leadership, arguing that the Speaker’s decision not to advance the Senate-backed measure stalled progress.
“All he had to do was put that bill on the floor,” she said. “Instead, he opted for a 60-day continuing resolution.”
According to Crockett, the move left critical issues unresolved and created uncertainty for government employees, including those working under the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
While some workers have received temporary relief, she warned that without a long-term agreement, stability remains uncertain.
“We Don’t Have Two Separate Governing Bodies”
Crockett also suggested that congressional Republicans are acting in alignment with directives from Donald Trump, rather than operating independently as a co-equal branch of government.
“We don’t have two separate governing bodies,” she said. “We have a group of people that simply do whatever it is that the president wants them to do.”
She argued that the failure to pass comprehensive legislation reflects a broader lack of coordination and communication within Republican leadership.
Impact and Political Fallout
The remarks come amid ongoing debates over federal funding and government operations, with partisan divisions continuing to stall legislative progress in Washington.
Crockett framed the situation as a leadership issue, warning that short-term fixes like continuing resolutions do little to address long-term needs.
“There may be a little relief right now… but that doesn’t necessarily mean that that’s going to be sustained,” she said.
Her comments feed into the growing Democratic criticism that Republican control of government has not translated into effective policymaking, particularly on issues affecting federal workers and public services.
