Dem rep goes on wild rant against 'the White man' during hearing - news update

Democratic lawmaker rants about 'the White man' during a hearing on the Dismantle DEI Act

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, became upset during a House hearing on Wednesday, which led her to rant about how White men were never oppressed in the United States. 

During a House Oversight Committee hearing about the "Dismantle DEI Act", which seeks to weaken diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Crockett responded to a Republican colleague championing the bill as a "strong response to the oppression of our rights, liberties and freedoms." 

Crockett strongly objected to the Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., using the word "oppression."

"You consistently said over and over the word ‘oppression,’ and every time that you said it, it was almost as if I was hearing nails on a chalkboard, because it seems like you don't understand the definition of ‘oppression,’ And I'd ask you to just refer to Google to help you out.