Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Emotional Apology: "You Are the Light They're Afraid Of" - House Hearing - Rep. Crockett
In a powerful and emotional committee hearing, Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivers what members of Congress rarely say out loud: a full apology on behalf of the United States government to the immigrants and U.S. citizens who were unlawfully detained, dehumanized, and terrorized under Trump’s ICE regime.
Crockett speaks directly to the survivors — many of whom she has met multiple times — calling them “the light they are afraid of,” and thanking them for refusing to go silent in one of the darkest moments in modern American history.
She draws a straight line from America’s past to its present, warning that the abuses happening today echo the slave patrols that once targeted Black Americans solely because of their identity. For Crockett, this isn’t about partisanship — it’s about humanity, accountability, and the moral obligation to confront what is wrong, no matter who’s in power.
She urges survivors, advocates, and local prosecutors to preserve every piece of evidence, predicting Trump will try to shield ICE agents from prosecution — and making clear that true justice may depend on state and local authorities stepping in where the federal government fails.
Crockett’s message is unmistakable:
America cannot allow a regime of fear, division, and cruelty to define us. We unite, or we repeat history. - 12/10/2025.
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I love Jasmine Crockett. I hate that the thought of her winning the primary fills me with dread.
The thing is, James Talarico is an exceptional candidate tailor-made to meet the current crisis. He stands out because he has a powerful, compelling, message against Christian Nationalism from the perspective of a devout Christian -- a message that is resonating.
At a time when almost every UnAmerican, UnChristian, Immoral, and Intolerable goal of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 Christian Nationalist agenda is being implemented by an insane, and wildly unpopular regime, James Talarico is a unique voice that is taking on Christian Nationalism EFFECTIVELY. He is laser-focused on perhaps the biggest threat we face in a way that Crockett just can't compete with.
I wish Ms. Crockett had chosen to put her considerable gifts to work on the campaign trail for Democratic House and Senate Candidates across this country in 2026, and then run for Ted Cruz's office in 2029.
One way or another, the Democratic nominee will have a serious shot.
Don't forget that in 2018, Beto lost to Cruz by a mere 2.6%. In 2024, Cruz only won by 8.5% -- and that was at the peak of MAGA's strength. In less than a year, the coalition that put the felon in the White House has completely collapsed.
I think Talarico is an incredibly strong candidate perfectly suited for the times. Trump is wildly unpopular. And Christian Nationalist overreach is pissing more and more people off. For example, in November a number of school board candidates swept into office by the "bathroom wars" were swept back out of office as communities saw how these crazies disrupted their schools (and people really don't like chaos and nonsense in their local schools). As a former teacher, quality education is a top issue -- and he has been hammering the Texas Christian Nationalist billionaires that are stealing money from public schools to fund Christian Nationalist private education.
There are many indicators that Democrats have gained something like 7 to 13 points so far this year, which makes Cruz's margin of 8.5 relatively slender.
Related post (incredible sermon from Talarico in 2023)
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20849852
She is fearless 💪
