In a fiery exchange that lit up political Twitter and cable news commentary, Fox News host Greg Gutfeld delivered a blistering takedown of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) after she mocked former Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt in a heated segment earlier this week.
The tension began when Crockett, during a panel discussion, took a swipe at Leavitt’s appearance and communication style, prompting backlash from conservatives who saw the remark as unnecessarily personal and condescending. “When you can’t argue the facts, you attack the woman,” one viewer posted — a sentiment echoed across right-leaning media circles.
Enter Greg Gutfeld — never one to hold back. On his late-night talk show Gutfeld!, the host spent a full segment lambasting Crockett’s behavior, calling it “a cheap shot masquerading as political wit.”
“Jasmine Crockett thinks sarcasm equals substance,” Gutfeld quipped. “But all she did was remind America why so many voters are sick of smug, grandstanding politicians who go for viral moments instead of real dialogue.”
Gutfeld went further, comparing Crockett’s antics to what he called “performative politics,” suggesting that her mockery of Leavitt was more about scoring clout online than engaging in meaningful debate. He praised Leavitt for remaining composed despite the dig, saying she represented “a new generation of conservatives who refuse to be rattled by political bullies.”
The clash quickly became the latest flashpoint in the culture war arena, with supporters on both sides flooding social media with reactions. While some defended Crockett’s comments as “sassy political theater,” others, including prominent Republican commentators, saw it as emblematic of a deeper problem in today’s discourse.
Karoline Leavitt herself later responded on X (formerly Twitter), posting: “When they go low, we go high. Proud to stand up for what I believe in, no matter the noise.”
The incident underscores a growing trend in American politics — where personal jabs are often rewarded with attention, but not necessarily respect. And with commentators like Gutfeld willing to call it out, the spotlight remains firmly on how our elected officials choose to wield their platforms.
