The mainstream media has long been accused of capitulating to Donald Trump, leading to a rather ironic situation where they feign shock at the resilience of voices that continue to challenge his narratives. One such voice, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), exemplifies this defiance, demonstrating that the president’s attempts at silencing dissent are unlikely to succeed.
In a recent exchange with CNN’s Dana Bash, the question arose: “Do you have a responsibility as an elected official not to raise the temperature, but rather lower the temperature, particularly when there are people out there who listen to elected officials all over the place who are not well who use that as a way to instigate the political violence that you are calling out?”
The Texas Democrat responded with a conviction that cuts through the political fog:
My duty is to be transparent and honest.
In today’s climate, we find ourselves under an administration that is more concerned with rewriting history than fostering understanding. The troubling consolidation of power and the chilling effects on free speech are reminiscent of tactics seen in authoritarian regimes. This is not hyperbole; it’s a factual observation. Unlike the president, who has a history of inciting violence—urging crowds to “beat that one up”—I am committed to engaging in substantive discourse without resorting to threats.
