Overview
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett told Sherri Shepherd she is “one of the 535 most powerful people” as she described what she sees as routine disrespect toward Black women.
- Conservative outlets and pundits circulated the video and argued that real clout in Congress sits with party leaders and key committee chairs, not most members.
- Critics including The Atlantic contributor James Surowiecki, actor Robert Sterling, and commentator Jason Howerton mocked the claim in posts on X.
- Fox News reported that Crockett’s office did not immediately respond to its request for comment on the remarks.
- Coverage also highlighted that she recently lost a Senate bid to state Rep. James Talarico and that her House term ends in January, framing her as politically vulnerable.