Washington, D.C. – Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett has stirred debate after referring to President Donald Trump as a “mofo” in a 22-minute Instagram video posted Sunday evening.
The video, recorded while Crockett was driving, addressed Trump’s recent authorization of U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, which she argued lacked congressional consultation.
In her remarks, Crockett expressed frustration that Trump did not reach out to her or other members of Congress before ordering the strikes, which she described as tantamount to “declaring war” on Iran. “The mofo that resides in the White House,” she said, using a colloquial term, “shouldn’t be making these calls without us.” Crockett also praised Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky for opposing the strikes, highlighting a moment of bipartisan agreement.
Crockett is upset that Trump did not ask for her permission before bombing Iran’s key nuclear sites.
The White House responded by defending the administration’s actions, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noting that Trump’s electoral mandate reflects strong public support. Leavitt told Fox News Digital that bipartisan courtesy calls were made to congressional leadership, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, before the strikes, though House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was briefed afterward due to scheduling conflicts.
Crockett’s comments sparked varied reactions online. On X, some users supported her outspoken critique of Trump’s foreign policy, while others debated the tone of her remarks. The Texas lawmaker, known for her direct communication style, has previously used the term “mofo” to describe Trump, including in an April 2025 X post discussing the 2024 election.
As vice ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Crockett emphasized her perspective in the video, stating, “I am a Black woman in America who knows what the law is.”
She argued that the Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the authority to declare war, underscoring her belief that Trump’s actions bypassed proper protocol.
