Jasmine Crockett, a rising political figure in Texas, is being touted by her supporters as a potential candidate for the U.S. Senate.
However, BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere has highlighted several issues that could complicate her political aspirations. Burguiere, known for his incisive commentary, referenced a Washington Free Beacon article that delves into Crockett's financial dealings and past endeavors.
According to The Blaze, the article titled "Inside Jasmine Crocketts Secret Stock Portfolio and Failed Attempts To Become a Marijuana Magnate" reveals that Crockett's financial portfolio includes 25 undisclosed stocks. These holdings encompass shares in major corporations such as Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, General Motors, Uber, DuPont, ExxonMobil, American Airlines, AT&T, Aurora Cannabis, Ford, and entities labeled as 'Corporate Cannabis' and 'Stocks Worldwide.'
Additionally, Crockett's financial disclosures have raised eyebrows due to her reported debts. The article notes that she disclosed owing at least $110,000 in her last Texas financial report, a detail conspicuously absent from her initial congressional financial disclosure for the same period.
The financial intricacies do not end there. Crockett's debts include amounts owed to the Texans Federal Credit Union and Wells Fargo, totaling at least $46,580 by the end of 2021. Furthermore, she reported a debt ranging between $18,630 and $46,580 to an individual named Ben Babcock.
The article suggests that this debt may be linked to a rental arrangement during her tenure in the Texas state legislature, with records indicating a steady increase in her debt to Babcock from 2019 to 2021.
Burguiere, with his characteristic wit, remarked on the unusual nature of Crockett's financial dealings, particularly her debt to Babcock. "This is just a thought, and I dont know if youve had similar experiences, but this is how its been consistently through my life. When Ive rented apartments and homes from various landlords, what theyve expected is me to pay the rent monthly," he quipped.
He further mused, "Apparently not the case with Ben Babcock, who is, like, totally fine with just this thousands of dollars in debt just building up."
Crockett's financial narrative took another turn during an appearance on 'The Breakfast Club,' where she addressed and dismissed internet rumors about her purported $9 million net worth. She hinted at potential lucrative fees from civil rights cases she worked on prior to her government service.
Crockett candidly stated that if House ethics rules prevent her from collecting these fees, she would resign from Congress, claim the money, and then seek re-election. "If House ethics rules prevent her from taking her cut, Crockett told The Breakfast Club hosts, shell quit Congress, take the money, then run again," the article reports.
Burguiere's commentary on Crockett's candidacy for the Senate is laced with sarcasm. "This is why I love her so. This is why she should absolutely run for Senate in Texas, because shes the only person whos honest about this stuff," he remarked.
His fascination with Ben Babcock's apparent leniency in debt collection led him to jest, "Im very fascinated about this Ben Babcock character whos so generous because I have a mortgage payment. I would love to just not pay it. It would be awesome. Maybe Ben Babcock could give me a house for free too."
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