Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivers commencement speech at Tougaloo College referencing viral video from 2023, urges students to take their seat at the table, faces backlash from conservatives and President Trump, accused of inciting violence in the past.
Key Points
Referenced viral video from 2023 involving a black riverboat captain and a white folding chair
Urged students to be proactive in claiming their seat at the table
Engaged in a heated exchange with President Trump regarding her intelligence and role in the Democratic Party
Accused of inciting violence and making controversial remarks in the past
Pros
Encourages students to stand up against adversity and take their place at the table
Highlights historical event of resistance and solidarity
Cons
Faces backlash from conservatives and President Trump for her comments