Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) officially launched her U.S. Senate campaign Monday, releasing an ad built entirely around President Donald Trump’s past criticisms of her.
The move immediately ignited debate online.
Crockett announced her campaign in a video posted on X, featuring clips of Trump describing her as the Democratic Party’s “new star” while also mocking her intelligence.
As Crockett appears on screen, Trump’s remarks play in the background:
“How about this new one they have?
“Their new star, Crockett. How about her?
“She’s the new star of the Democrat Party, Jasmine Crockett.
“They’re in big trouble,” Trump says in the ad.
“Somebody said the other day, she’s one of the leaders of the party.
“I said, you gotta be kidding.”
“Oh man, oh man. She’s a very low IQ person…
“Now they’re gonna rely on Crockett.
“Crockett’s gonna bring them back?”
WATCH:
Texas, let’s win this thing. #JasmineForUS #TexasTough pic.twitter.com/VthTb93kur
— Jasmine Crockett (@JasmineForUS) December 8, 2025
The ad quickly won praise from liberal commentators, who claimed Crockett turned Trump’s criticisms into a strength.
“Jasmine Crockett’s launch ad is brilliant,” Ed Krassenstein wrote.
Democrat strategist Adam Parkhomenko added:
“Jasmine Crockett is running for the United States Senate and Republicans should be terrified.
“She’s smart, fearless, relentless, and she doesn’t back down from anybody.
“This is the matchup Texas deserves. Let’s go.”
Conservatives, meanwhile, reacted with ridicule.
“I never thought I’d say this but I agree with every word of this Jasmine Crockett ad,” commentator Matt Walsh posted.
Republican strategist Matt Wolking also mocked the rollout:
“A few months ago, it was reported that Jasmine Crockett’s phone lock screen is a photo of herself.
“Today, her launch ad continues the theme.”
Crockett Declares She’s Entering a “Life or Death” Moment for Texas
At her campaign event in Texas on Monday, Crockett told supporters the “gloves have been off” and framed the race as pivotal.
“I’m asking for your support to be the next United States Senator from the greatest state of Texas,” she said.
“They tell us that Texas is red.
“They are lying, we’re not.
“The reality is that most Texans don’t get out to vote.”
Crockett said polling convinced her the Senate race was her best path forward:
“I could have played it safe and continued serving in the United States House of Representatives for as long as my constituents would have me, but I didn’t choose to do that because Texas, this moment we’re in now, is life or death, and it’s all or nothing,” she said.
“It’s now or never. We find ourselves at a crossroads.”
Campaign Event Features Rap Performance Blasting Crockett’s Critics
Her launch event took on a rally-like atmosphere, including an impromptu performance by musician Cameron McCloud.
He rapped:
“They only trying to scare her out running because they think she’ll win / Listen, thought I told y’all we ain’t never scared / Now look who name on the docket / Got two words for every racist bigot, Jasmine Crockett.”
After the performance, McCloud told the crowd:
“Amen, Amen… make some noise for Jasmine Crockett one time.”
READ MORE – New Poll Spells Doom for Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Race
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