In a fiery video that has since gone viral, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett delivered a blistering rebuke of what she described as the Trump administration’s “two-tiered justice system”.
She argues that this unfair system punishes Black and brown communities while protecting political allies accused of serious crimes.
Speaking out in defense of fellow Democrat LaMonica McIver, Crockett accused Trump and his supporters of “breaking every single law that was ever invented,” claiming the president’s record on pardons and political favoritism has emboldened criminal behavior among his loyalists.
“The second time of an administration that believes that they can break every single law that was ever invented while going into Black and brown cities and being the real criminals,” Crockett said. “Today, one of those January 6ers that he let out on the first day decided that he was gonna put a murder on the leader of the minority party. They are the ones telling white supremacists and racists that it is okay to do the things that they’re doing.”
Crockett was referring to reports that one of the individuals previously pardoned for their role in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, had been arrested again, this time on a murder charge. The Texas lawmaker used the example to underscore what she views as a pattern of impunity under Trump’s leadership.
“They are the ones that decided to let George Santos, who got kicked out of Congress in a bipartisan way because he decided that he was gonna perpetrate a fraud, off easy,” she continued. “He decided that he was gonna enter a plea of guilty and he only got seven years while LaMonica is facing 17.”
Crockett’s comments appear to juxtapose sentencing disparities between disgraced former Congressman George Santos, who was expelled and later sentenced on fraud-related charges, and other defendants — particularly Black politicians — facing longer terms for lesser offenses.
Justice and Power
Crockett’s remarks strike at the heart of an ongoing debate about accountability and privilege in American politics, especially under the second term of the Trump administration. Her argument taps into a growing frustration among progressives that Trump and his allies have been shielded from the consequences of their actions.
While presidents have broad constitutional power to pardon, critics have long accused Trump of wielding that authority to reward loyalty rather than justice. From pardons for January 6 participants to his vocal defense of figures accused of corruption or violence, the pattern, observers argue, signals a dangerous precedent: that allegiance to power can outweigh the rule of law.
“Crockett’s statement reflects what many Americans are feeling — that the justice system bends toward those with political influence,” said one political analyst. “Her message isn’t just partisan. It’s about consistency in accountability.”
A Voice Growing Louder in Congress
This isn’t the first time Crockett has made headlines for her unapologetic approach to politics. Known for her sharp wit and direct delivery, she has become a rising star among progressives, often using her platform to call out hypocrisy and double standards in Washington.
Her defense of Rep. McIver also underscores a deeper solidarity among women of color in Congress, many of whom have faced disproportionate scrutiny and online harassment. Crockett’s outspokenness, supporters say, represents a pushback against both racial and gender-based inequities within American institutions.
Crockett’s viral remarks encapsulate a growing national frustration: that accountability appears uneven under the Trump administration and that those closest to power too often escape it.
