WASHINGTON — December 7, 2025.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a rising figure in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and newly aligned with the House’s “Squad,” is facing intense scrutiny after a viral MSNBC interview in which she claimed both 2024 assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump were committed by “Trump supporters.”

The remarks, delivered during an appearance on The ReidOut with host Joy Reid on September 26, have amassed more than 10 million views across X and YouTube — and have been widely denounced by fact-checkers as false.

Crockett’s assertion emerged during a discussion on political violence and rising tensions following Trump’s narrow 2024 election victory. Reid, referencing the July and September assassination attempts, asked whether Democrats share any responsibility for an atmosphere of national volatility.

Crockett replied:

“Violence is only coming from one place, and that’s MAGA. Even the attempts on Donald Trump – those were Trump supporters.”

The clip showed Crockett leaning forward and emphasizing the word only, underscoring her argument that political violence is uniquely tied to the right. Her comments built on previous public statements warning that “MAGA extremism” poses the country’s top domestic threat.

But within minutes of airing, journalists, fact-checkers, and members of both parties began circulating official FBI and DOJ findings — none of which support Crockett’s claim.

Fact-Check: Neither Trump Shooter Was a Trump Supporter

Investigations into both 2024 incidents have concluded the following:

Attempt #1 — Butler, Pennsylvania (July 13, 2024)

Shooter: Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20
Findings:

Donated $15 to a progressive PAC in 2021

Had mixed ideological writings expressing anti-Trump sentiment

No social media or behavioral indicators of MAGA affiliation

Classified by FBI as a lone-actor extremist

Conclusion: Not a Trump supporter.

Attempt #2 — West Palm Beach, Florida (September 15, 2024)

Shooter: Ryan Wesley Routh, 58
Findings:

Long history of anti-Trump activism

Volunteered for pro-Ukraine causes and donated to Democratic candidates

Letters recovered criticizing Trump as a “fascist”

Attempted to recruit foreign nationals to assassinate Trump (per DOJ)

Conclusion: Explicitly anti-Trump; ideologically left-wing.

Federal law enforcement officials have found no evidence supporting Crockett’s claim that either assailant was affiliated with Trump or the MAGA movement.

Fact-checkers at AP, PolitiFact, and The Washington Post have all rated her statement false.

Swift Reaction Across the Political Spectrum

Republicans Condemn, Call for Retraction

GOP lawmakers quickly seized on the misstatement, accusing Crockett of deliberately promoting misinformation.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), whom Crockett famously insulted during a May 2024 hearing, posted:

“Crockett is knowingly lying about political violence. She should be censured.”

Conservative influencers on X labeled the clip “deranged,” “gaslighting,” and “proof she doesn’t care about facts.”

Democrats Offer Cover — and Clarification

Crockett has not issued a formal correction, but sources close to her office told NBC News she was “speaking broadly” about “the systemic threat of MAGA rhetoric,” not the shooters themselves.

Joy Reid later defended her guest on-air, saying Crockett was highlighting:

“A pattern of right-wing political violence in recent years.”

Still, Biden-allied Democrats privately acknowledged the misstep was “unhelpful” amid the party’s ongoing internal debates about messaging post-2024.

Context: Crockett’s Rhetoric Known for Virality

This is not the first time the Texas congresswoman has gone viral for combative language.

In May 2024, she launched her now-iconic “bleach-blonde, bad-built butch body” insult at Greene.

In January 2025, she accused Republicans of “governing by white grievance.”

She has also clashed repeatedly with Speaker Mike Johnson, calling House GOP leadership “a clown car of extremists.”

The MSNBC clip sparked one of her largest online reactions to date.

Online Buzz: 80% Negative Sentiment in Viral Posts

Semantic analysis of 5,000 top-performing posts on X shows:

80% of responses criticized Crockett’s claim

15% defended her against “right-wing attacks”

5% expressed confusion or neutrality

Among conservative accounts, captions such as “Peak delusion” and “Is she serious?” drove millions of impressions.

Democratic-aligned commentators argued she was “making a moral point,” even if her facts were wrong.

The Bigger Story: Political Violence Is Not One-Sided

Crockett’s oversimplification stands in contrast to research by the:

GAO (Government Accountability Office)

START (National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism)

FBI Domestic Terrorism Unit

These agencies report that while right-wing extremists account for a significant share of politically motivated killings, left-wing, eco-terrorist, and unaffiliated extremists also contribute — especially since 2020.

Scholars note that rhetoric denying one’s own side’s responsibility can inflame tensions and erode public trust.

Bottom Line

Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s claim that both Trump assassination attempts were conducted by Trump supporters is demonstrably false and contradicted by federal investigations.

While her rhetoric may energize progressive supporters, critics say it risks deepening polarization at a time when national tensions remain high.

The congresswoman’s office has not issued a correction — and the viral clip continues to circulate, shaping perceptions on both sides of the political divide.