BREAKING: Tensions escalate as Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) fiercely criticizes Attorney General Pam Bondi for threatening prosecution over “hate speech” following the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a revealing interview on her podcast, Bondi declared that the Department of Justice will actively investigate those criticizing Kirk after his death, stirring outrage among lawmakers.
During her podcast on October 30, 2023, Bondi stated, “There’s free speech and then there’s hate speech, and there is no place, especially now, especially after what happened to Charlie, in our society… We will absolutely target you if you are targeting anyone with hate speech.” This statement has sparked immediate backlash from Crockett, who addressed the issue on CNN’s “The Arena” with Kasie Hunt just hours later.
Crockett underscored the pressing need for the DOJ and the FBI to focus their efforts on identifying true threats rather than policing speech. “If there’s anything this DOJ and this FBI director need to be doing, they need to be surveilling online to figure out who the potential real threats are,” she emphasized.
Crockett referenced the case of Kirk’s killer, who was reportedly active online before the shooting, indicating that the FBI’s failure to identify him raises serious concerns about their current focus. “That tells you how adequate they are at their jobs right now,” she stated, criticizing FBI leadership for diverting resources to less critical projects.
She continued, “Maybe we should focus on policing the speech that is more than just speech, but it is leading to actual deaths, instead of just looking at whatever hurts the feelings of conservatives.”
This heated exchange highlights the broader debate over free speech, public safety, and the role of government in monitoring online discourse. As the situation develops, all eyes will be on how the DOJ responds to these criticisms and what actions, if any, will be taken against those deemed to engage in “hate speech.”
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds, with significant implications for the ongoing discussions around speech and safety in America.
