Overview
- On Aug. 19, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told Megyn Kelly that Rep. Jasmine Crockett is a 'complete fake' who does not understand 'the Black American struggle.'
- Greene recounted insulting Crockett’s 'fake eyelashes' during a May 2024 House Oversight hearing and laughed at Crockett’s 'bleach blonde bad built butch body' retort.
- Greene also alleged Crockett mistreats staff, including having a male aide carry her handbag, claims that have not been backed by formal findings.
- On Aug. 20, Crockett responded on X, saying her education does not negate her identity, and she cited racist threats and harassment she says she regularly receives.
- The feud traces to the chaotic 2024 Oversight clash overseen by Chairman James Comer, after which Crockett’s campaign sold merchandise featuring her viral line.