To paraphrase the old line, “The key to political success is sincerity—if you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” And that’s where Rep. Jasmine Crockett, currently mounting a high-profile run for U.S. Senate in Texas, seems to find herself stuck in neutral.
VIDEO – Jasmine Crockett: Republicans Are Scared of My Authenticity @JasmineForUS https://t.co/zOSIfWfg9i
— Grabien (@GrabienMedia) December 22, 2025
Crockett has declared herself “authentic”—loudly, repeatedly, and defensively—especially after Vice President J.D. Vance took aim at her “street-girl persona” at AmericaFest. According to Crockett, the GOP isn’t afraid of her policies (though few outside activist circles could name one), but her realness—her supposed ability to “connect” with everyday people.
But what happens when authenticity becomes a performance?
“What they are fearful of is my authenticity.”
– Jasmine Crockett https://t.co/7Z8B5w0ti1 pic.twitter.com/RaZwRgdb0l
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) December 22, 2025
This is the trap Crockett seems to be falling into. Her Senate campaign kicked off with a live rap concert, complete with anti-Republican lyrics and culture war theatrics. She’s dropped nicknames like “Governor Hot Wheels” for her political opponents—real edgy stuff, until you realize she’s mocking a man who uses a wheelchair. And now, she’s answering policy criticism with accusations of racism and claims that her critics are just afraid of how “authentic” she is.
We’ve seen this kind of manufactured authenticity before. Ask Hillary Clinton, who once tried so hard to relate to “everyday Americans” that she ended up drinking beer in bowling alleys, quoting Beyoncé, and awkwardly announcing she carries hot sauce in her purse—anything to seem relatable. Voters saw through it. And they will again.
Authentic you are not.
Crockett used to claim that being a victim of hate crimes led to her becoming a lawyer.
It was a crock-o-shit.
Her new story about how she became a lawyer is just as unbelievable, but it plays better for her now.pic.twitter.com/XRrbxquipW https://t.co/gSdcAHwaTY
— MAZE (@mazemoore) December 22, 2025
Crockett’s latest feud with Vance should be about policy differences, especially as Texas faces serious challenges on immigration, energy, and education. Instead, it’s turned into a shouting match about personas, vibes, and identity—where Crockett claims the moral high ground simply by being “real.”
But being real means more than throwing barbs on cable news. It means having a legislative record, a grasp of the issues, and the ability to lead. If Crockett thinks her performative style will carry her to the U.S. Senate—or beyond—she might want to revisit that old campaign footage of Hillary in a Midwest diner trying to act “authentic.”
