In fact, she’s so furious at mainstream media coverage of her recent political stumbles that she’s lashing out—publicly, loudly, and, frankly, irrationally. From Twitter rants to podcast jabs, Crockett seems determined to make one thing clear: she doesn’t believe the press should ever question her motives, criticize her statements, or—heaven forbid—hold her accountable.
This week, things came to a head when Crockett accused several journalists of “twisting her words” and “pushing narratives that help the GOP.” The target? A wave of coverage dissecting her recent policy flip-flops and controversial social media behavior, which ranged from bizarre clapbacks to critics, to vague posts about “fighting enemies from within.”
But the real kicker? She went after political commentator Robby Soave, co-host of Rising on The Hill, for calling her out on-air. In the segment, Soave calmly walked through Crockett’s statements, her shifting stance on law enforcement funding, and her latest clash with fellow Democrats. His take: fair, factual, and delivered in the kind of measured tone most politicians should welcome—if they believe in transparency.
Crockett’s reaction? Nuclear. She called Soave “a mouthpiece for chaos,” accused him of “platforming disinformation,” and claimed he’s part of a larger effort to “undermine progressive leadership.”
Except… nothing in Soave’s segment was false. Or misleading. Or even particularly spicy.
Here’s the thing: journalism isn’t supposed to be PR. It’s not there to flatter, protect, or enable politicians. And Robby Soave—love him or hate him—is one of the few media voices left willing to criticize both parties without picking a side. That’s why his analysis lands hard. And why Crockett’s outrage rings hollow.
Let’s be honest: this isn’t about “misinformation.” This is about ego.
Jasmine Crockett, like many in Congress, has grown accustomed to a curated media bubble where every appearance is a softball interview, every quote is flattering, and every critical voice can be brushed off as “right-wing hate.” But the real world doesn’t work that way. And neither does real journalism.
In fact, Crockett’s response perfectly illustrates what’s wrong with too many elected officials today: they want the platform but not the scrutiny, the spotlight but not the questions. And when someone like Robby Soave dares to actually analyze their actions instead of cheerlead for them, the gloves come off.
This isn’t Crockett’s first media meltdown, either. Earlier this year, she accused a local journalist of “gaslighting her” after they asked why she skipped a crucial committee vote. Instead of answering, she pivoted to Twitter and posted a cryptic “Don’t ask me about strategy unless you’re in the room” message—which somehow failed to satisfy the public’s desire for… you know, actual accountability.
The irony? Crockett rose to national attention because of media coverage. It was her fiery floor speeches, viral moments, and bold language that made her a progressive star. She wanted the cameras when she was gaining fans—but now that the questions are tougher, she’s suddenly screaming “bias.”
Robby Soave, for his part, hasn’t taken the bait. In a follow-up segment, he simply stated:
“Politicians getting mad that reporters… report things… is not new. But it’s disappointing. Especially from someone who claims to stand for transparency.”
Mic drop.
Whether Crockett learns from this or doubles down remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: shouting at the press every time they don’t applaud you isn’t a good look. Especially for someone who once claimed to represent “the voice of the people.”
The real question isn’t whether the media got it wrong—it’s whether Crockett can handle what happens when they get it right.
