Representative Jasmine Crockett ignited a political debate on May 25, 2025, with her strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s West Point commencement address during an appearance on MSNBC’s “Alex Witt Reports.”
The Texas Democrat described Trump as someone who should be in an “insane asylum,” further escalating the ongoing verbal exchanges between the two political figures.
Crockett reacted to Trump’s May 24, 2025, speech to the 1,002 graduating cadets of the West Point Class of 2025 in New York, where he discussed “trophy wives,” transgender women in sports, and his past criminal investigations.
“He literally sounds like someone who has broken out of the insane asylum,” Crockett stated while watching the footage.
She extended her critique by arguing that Trump’s performance showed a fundamental unfitness for the role of commander in chief, suggesting that the graduates did not expect discussions about personal topics or legal issues. Crockett labeled the speech as evidence of Trump’s lack of qualifications to command troops.
Additionally, Crockett suggested Trump might benefit from ADHD medication due to his scattered presentation and emphasized that the military and the nation deserve better leadership.
Crockett urged Republicans to question Trump’s mental capacity, arguing that his previous criminal investigations and West Point performance raised serious concerns.
Trump’s West Point appearance included political content alongside traditional themes, wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat and discussing military rebuilding and eliminating “social experiments.”
Trump criticized past political leaders and announced a $1 trillion military buildup, including new stealth aircraft, tanks, and a missile defense shield.
During the same MSNBC appearance, Crockett expressed her political ambitions for the 2026 midterm elections, confident that Democrats would regain control of the House and pursue investigations into Trump if she gained leadership of the House Oversight Committee.
She outlined potential investigation targets, including Emoluments Clause violations related to a $400 million plane from Qatar and Trump family business ventures.
The West Point visit highlighted changes Trump implemented at the academy, such as abolishing affinity clubs and diversity programs.
Several Fox News reports noted the verbal exchanges between Crockett and Trump, mentioning past instances where Crockett had criticized Trump on social media, to which Trump had responded.
Crockett also criticized Trump’s hiring of Fox News personalities for administration roles, suggesting this prioritized entertainment over governance.
Crockett’s remarks coincided with Democratic discussions for the 2026 elections, with oversight authority seen as a motivation to regain control.
Military observers expressed concern over the political nature of service academy addresses, with former West Point professor Graham Parsons resigning over Trump’s impact.
The controversy highlighted tensions between Trump’s military leadership style and Democratic strategies. CBS News reported Trump’s focus on defense, while critics argued his rhetoric undermined professionalism.
Crockett’s comments generated reactions on social media and conservative outlets, with footage showing her animated during discussions of Democratic investigations.
