Dallas, disparagingly called Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels” to mock his use of a wheelchair Saturday, prompting fierce backlash from Republicans. “Jasmine Crockett is despicable,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said on social media.

The rising Democratic lawmaker, who has been vocal about DEI and DOGE, slammed her state's governor during an event on Monday.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) came under fire from Republicans on Tuesday for referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels.” Crockett made the remark Saturday at a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles as part of a broader dig at the Texas governor.