Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, has raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s treatment of blue states, which she believes is causing Republicans in red states to enter a “find out phase.” In an interview with MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace, Crockett highlighted Trump’s behavior towards California during the recent wildfires, describing it as “taunting.” She then pointed out that many states in the South, such as Alabama and Louisiana, are financially struggling and rely heavily on government assistance funded by taxes from wealthier blue states like New York.
Crockett emphasized that the current situation is leading red states to realize the extent of their dependence on federal aid from blue states. She noted that Trump’s administration’s aggressive approach is pushing the country towards a recession at an alarming pace, particularly with Elon Musk’s cost-cutting measures exacerbating the situation.
The conversation shifted to Senator Tommy Tuberville’s suggestion that Republicans should lobby Elon Musk to preserve federal funding for their states. Wallace questioned whether this new approach of begging for funding was becoming the norm, to which Crockett responded, “Oh yeah, no, the divided states of America is where we live, right?”
Crockett also mentioned Senator Katie Britt from Alabama, who has expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s planned cuts to funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These cuts, which were temporarily blocked by a federal judge, could have significant implications for research institutions in Alabama, such as the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has received over $1 billion in NIH funding in recent years.
In response to the potential cuts to research funding, Crockett warned that job losses would be inevitable in already struggling states. She predicted that a recession is on the horizon, emphasizing the need for a more strategic and targeted approach to funding to prevent hindering life-saving research efforts.
Overall, Crockett’s remarks shed light on the financial challenges faced by many states, particularly in the South, and underscore the importance of federal funding for research and development. As the country navigates through these uncertain times, it is crucial for policymakers to work together to ensure the well-being and prosperity of all Americans, regardless of their political affiliations.
