Crockett sarcastically asked why Americans weren’t taking farm jobs and added, “We done picking cotton”—a reference to slavery that drew stunned reactions and viral criticism.

Her remarks, intended to highlight immigrant labor in agriculture, were slammed for trivializing the legacy of slavery.

Critics argue she crossed a line by using painful history to make a political point. The video quickly spread online, fueling outrage and renewed concerns about the Democratic Party’s focus on identity politics over policy.

The incident also sparked debate over media bias, with conservatives claiming a double standard—asserting that similar remarks from the right would’ve triggered harsher coverage.

As Crockett remains silent, the fallout raises questions about the Democratic Party’s direction, internal divisions, and credibility on issues of race, immigration, and labor. Will the party address this growing divide—or continue down a path of performative politics?

Jasmine Crockett sparked backlash after comparing modern immigrant labor to slavery, saying, “We done picking cotton,” during a rally—comments many called racially insensitive. The incident has fueled debates about identity politics, media bias, and the Democratic Party’s direction.

Representative Jasmine Crockett ignited controversy after linking immigration labor to slavery with the remark, “We done picking cotton,” drawing criticism from across the political spectrum. Her comments have intensified scrutiny on the Democratic Party’s messaging and its growing internal divisions.