Dem Rep Crockett refuses to apologize for ‘Hot Wheels’ remark about GOP governor

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, refused to apologize for referring to Gov. Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels” on Wednesday.

Crockett refused to apologize multiple times in an interview with FOX Business before growing frustrated and ending the conversation. The lawmaker put out a statement regarding her comment earlier this week, but it did not include an apology.

“I do have a statement. Why would I apologize when I put out a statement? My statement was clear,” Crockett said when confronted on the matter.

“But you didn’t apologize for calling him ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ when he gets around in a wheelchair, you don’t understand how that’s offensive to people?” FOX Business reporter Hillary Vaughn pressed.

“I don’t understand how many times you need me to repeat this to you,” Crockett responded.

“Right. But why won’t you apologize?” Vaughn said.