Representative Jasmine Crockett posted contradictory messages regarding the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The Texas Democrat appeared to condemn the violence on one account while floating conspiracy theories on another. The incident occurred over the weekend when a gunman rushed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton.
Cole Tomas Allen of California was armed with guns and knives when he breached the event. A Secret Service agent was shot in the chest during the chaos but was thankfully saved by a bulletproof vest. The Justice Department has officially charged Allen with attempting to assassinate the president, alongside other felony firearm charges.
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and numerous members of Congress were in attendance. The President and other guests were rushed off the stage to safety while law enforcement took the suspect into custody. Following the terrifying ordeal, Crockett issued a standard statement on her official social media accounts.
"The political violence is unacceptable and must stop," Crockett wrote. "I am grateful that everyone attending tonight’s WHCD is safe," the congresswoman added. However, the Democrat took a drastically different tone on her campaign account.
"Has there ever been a president have this many close 'attempts' on their life?" Crockett posted to her campaign page. She then openly questioned the legitimacy of the terrifying assassination attempt.
"Maybe it’s lax gun laws, maybe it’s lack of mental health funding, or maybe it’s fake… who knows," the post continued. Fox News Digital reached out to Crockett's office and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for comment regarding the contradictory statements.
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In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, President Trump argued the incident highlighted the need for his proposed White House ballroom. Administration officials quickly echoed the call for the new secure venue. The annual dinner is traditionally hosted by the White House Correspondents' Association and had a guest list larger than the proposed ballroom's capacity.
A judge previously halted construction on the $400 million project, citing a lack of congressional approval. However, the ruling offered an exception for actions strictly necessary to ensure the safety and security of the White House and its grounds.