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Woke firebrand Jasmine Crockett slammed for 'absolutely disgusting' decision to honor Chris Brown

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Kozhasbay, D. (2026, September 15). Woke firebrand Jasmine Crockett slammed for 'absolutely disgusting' decision to honor Chris Brown. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16129979/Woke-firebrand-Jasmine-Crockett-slammed-absolutely-disgusting-decision-honor-Chris-Brown.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett faced backlash after appearing on stage with Chris Brown at an AT&T Stadium concert in Dallas and presenting him with a congressional recognition despite his history of domestic violence. Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault against Rihanna in 2009, and more recently, he pleaded guilty to affray for attacking a music producer in London in 2023. Critics on social media condemned Crockett’s decision as tone-deaf and vile, while others questioned her ethics given her stance against other public figures accused of misconduct.

Written by AI on 2026-09-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic US Representative from Texas who recently lost her Senate bid, faced severe backlash after honoring Chris Brown with an official congressional recognition at a concert in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday. Alongside Venton Jones, another Texas state representative, Crockett presented the award to Brown and Usher, stating she wanted to document their "Black joy" in the Congressional record. However, this decision sparked outrage due to Brown's history of violence, including his 2009 felony assault conviction against then-girlfriend Rihanna. In response, Chris Brown accused Jones of seeking votes by honoring him, telling the lawmaker to "leave me the f*** alone," and suggested he had anticipated controversy. The incident highlights ongoing debates about political endorsements and the impact of a controversial figure's past on public perceptions of lawmakers who support them.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett sparked fierce backlash after appearing on stage with convicted abuser Chris Brown. asserted

Crockett → see → Brown

The outgoing US Rep went on stage with Brown at AT&T Stadium in Dallas during his joint show with Usher over the weekend. asserted

Rep → go → weekend

The pair were given a congressional record recognition by Crockett, who represents Texas's 30th congressional district, with the celebration of Brown causing uproar on social media. asserted

celebration → give → media

During her address, Crockett said: 'Right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level, and I wanted to make sure we wanted to document that in the Congressional record,' according to video footage of the event. uncertain

we → say → event

Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault against his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, in 2009. asserted

Brown → plead → 2009

Crockett was also joined by Texas State Rep Venton Jones. asserted

Crockett → join → Jones

In an Instagram post, Jones wrote: 'Last night, I had the honor of joining Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on stage at the Usher and Chris Brown concert. asserted

I → write → concert

'Together, we recognized Chris Brown for his lasting impact on music.' asserted

we → recognize → music

The post features a photo of Venton and Crockett posing with Brown as the singer holds a certificate. asserted

singer → feature → certificate

His name, alongside Usher's, will be entered into the Congressional Record. asserted

name → enter → Record

The move, however, proved unpopular online. asserted

move → prove → ?

US Rep Jasmine Crockett honored Chris Brown and Usher during their AT&T Stadium show in Texas last Saturday, sparking outrage from social media users Crockett and Texas State Rep Venton Jones presented Brown with official congressional recognition The Democrat's decision to honor Brown was met with shock Democratic Strategist Ameshia Cross wrote on X: 'This was a ridiculous move by Crockett. asserted

This → honor → Crockett

when Black women suffer DV [domestic violence] at the highest rates and often fatally, this was tone deaf as hell.' asserted

this → suffer → hell

Eric Michael Garcia, Washington DC Bureau Chief for The Independent, wrote on X: 'Absolutely disgusting to see Jasmine Crockett platform and honor an abuser of women. asserted

Garcia → write → women

Lipstick Alley, a prominent online forum discussing 'politics, news, relationships and celebrity gossip from an African American perspective' wrote in an X post: 'How are you going to build your entire brand on dragging Trump's character, but then turn around and honor an abuser like Chris Brown while he's actively in legal trouble for violence?' asserted

he → discuss → violence

Crockett lost the Senate Democrat Primary to Rep James Talarico In July, Brown pleaded guilty to affray after a 'vicious and unprovoked attack' with a bottle on a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023. asserted

Brown → lose → 2023

He will be sentenced on October 26. asserted

He → sentence → October

Others also criticized Crockett's decision to appear alongside Brown as she hasn't yet campaigned with Rep James Talarico, who beat her in the Senate Democratic Primary in March. asserted

who → criticize → March

He is running against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee. asserted

He → run → Paxton

The Daily Mail has reached out to Crockett's team for comment. asserted

Mail → reach → comment

Woke firebrand Jasmine Crockett slammed for 'absolutely disgusting' decision to honor Chris Brown

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