Statement from Rep. Crockett in Support of Rep. LaMonica McIver

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement in support of Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10). 

"Let me be very clear: this is what the weaponization of government looks like."

"Rep. LaMonica McIver was doing her job—conducting oversight, standing up for her constituents, and demanding answers from an out-of control-administration."

"That’s not a crime. That’s her constitutional duty. That’s exactly what the people of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District sent her to do."

"While attempting to conduct oversight, she was met with retaliation, intimidation—and now, they're hitting her with charges."

"Let’s be honest: this isn’t about justice. It’s a political stunt—plain and simple. Charging Rep. McIver is a desperate attempt to scare her into silence."

"If they can come for an elected Member of Congress while she’s doing her job, they can come for anybody. Doesn’t matter if you’re a citizen, a green card holder, or someone just trying to survive in this country—if you challenge their power, you become a target."

"This is the same tired authoritarian playbook we’ve seen again and again under this administration."

"I stand with Rep. McIver. We will not back down. We will not be intimidated. And we sure as hell won’t stop fighting for the truth."

"The people sent us here to serve them—not to bow down to a wannabe dictator."