In a shocking escalation of behind-the-scenes political drama, a fiery feud has exploded between Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Newark Councilwoman LaMonica McIver, triggered by an alleged outburst that has left staffers reeling, media insiders scrambling, and Capitol Hill buzzing with rumors.

Sources close to the situation have confirmed that tensions boiled over last Tuesday after Rep. Crockett was suddenly bumped from her scheduled segment on The Briefing with Jen Psaki, only to discover her replacement was none other than LaMonica McIver — fresh off a headline-making arrest for felony assault against two ICE agents.

The ICE altercation, which reportedly involved McIver shoving and striking federal officers during a heated confrontation outside a Newark government facility, had already made her a national lightning rod. But it’s what happened afterwards that’s spiraled into full-on political warfare.

According to two individuals with direct knowledge of the incident, Crockett, who had been prepped and ready for the televised interview, “lost it” upon learning she’d been sidelined at the last minute.

“She was absolutely livid,” one MSNBC production assistant revealed. “Jasmine had been prepped, styled, briefed — she was literally in the green room — and then they told her, ‘Actually, we’re going with LaMonica instead.’ She exploded.”

What followed was an alleged profanity-laced tirade in the studio corridor that several staffers reportedly witnessed. One insider claimed Crockett slammed her folder to the floor and screamed, “That fat b*h needs to stay in her goddamn lane!**”

Multiple aides say the verbal explosion didn’t stop there. Crockett allegedly stormed out of the building, berating the decision as “intentional sabotage” and accusing Psaki’s production team of “feeding into McIver’s criminal brand for views.”

“She felt it was all a stunt — to juice ratings by putting a scandal-ridden figure like LaMonica front and center,” said a Hill aide who overheard the aftermath. “It wasn’t just anger. She looked betrayed.”

Adding fuel to the fire, several political observers have noted a growing rift between Crockett and McIver over the past few months — a tension rooted in McIver’s recent rise in national visibility. While Crockett has been a rising progressive star, often featured on cable panels and known for her sharp, no-nonsense style, McIver’s sudden celebrity following her high-profile ICE altercation has stolen the spotlight, and it appears Crockett is not taking it lightly.

“This isn’t just about an interview,” a Democratic strategist familiar with both women said. “This is about power. Crockett has been building her platform brick by brick, and now here comes McIver — a local official — getting primetime coverage because of a criminal charge. Jasmine sees it as disrespectful.”

But insiders say Crockett’s reaction may have backfired. Rumors are already swirling in D.C. that Psaki’s team is rethinking future invitations, citing concerns about Crockett’s “unpredictability.” Meanwhile, some Democratic colleagues have privately expressed discomfort with the alleged body-shaming comment, which they fear could undermine Crockett’s credibility in public discourse.

McIver has yet to respond publicly to the insult, but a source close to her says she’s “aware” of what was said and is “taking the high road — for now.” However, that same source hinted that “LaMonica doesn’t forget these things. If you come for her, she will come back harder.”

As the scandal spreads, social media has erupted with split opinions. While some defend Crockett’s fury as justified outrage, others have called her alleged comments “mean-spirited” and “bullying.”

Screenshots of tweets calling the situation “a complete mess” and “embarrassing for the party” have gone viral.

So what happens next?

One senior political reporter summed it up bluntly: “This is a PR disaster waiting to snowball. Crockett may have had every right to be angry — but in D.C., how you handle the cameras off-stage can be just as defining as what you say on them.”

As both women remain silent publicly for now, the fallout continues to roil the Democratic caucus, and political watchers are bracing for a very public reckoning.

Because if what was leaked so far is just the beginning—what’s coming next could blow everything wide open.