Critics roast Jasmine Crockett after she calls herself ‘one of the 535 most powerful people’ in US Representative Jasmine Crockett, a Black woman from Texas, stated she is one of the 535 most powerful people in the country due to her role in Congress. This claim drew significant criticism on social media, with commentators arguing that her position, especially as part of the party not controlling the House, does not equate to such power, and that elected officials are public servants accountable to their constituents.

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett claimed she is one of the 535 most powerful people in the U.S. because she is a member of Congress.
• Her statement was met with criticism on social media from journalists, actors, and political commentators.
• Critics argued that as a congressperson in the minority party in the House, her claim of power was unfounded.
• Some commentators described elected officials as public servants and employees of their constituents, not powerful figures.
• The article also briefly touches on Crockett’s past remarks regarding political violence and her losing a Senate bid.