DALLAS — A group of Texas Republicans is calling on North Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to resign over her support of a bill that would have stripped former President Donald Trump of his Secret Service protection.
Crockett, who represents Dallas and other surrounding cities in the U.S. House, was one of several Democratic lawmakers who introduced a bill in April that would have terminated Secret Service protection for convicted felons.
The bill, known as the "DISGRACED Former Protectees Act," would have, in effect, stripped Trump of his Secret Service protection after his conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records in a hush-money case in New York in May. The bill was introduced to the House on April 19 and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The bill has not moved forward from there.
The call for Crockett's resignation came in a letter Monday -- two days after the assassination attempt on Trump -- and was signed by 16 Texas Republicans, including State Rep. Brian Harrison, State Rep. Jeff Leach, State Sen. Bob Hall, State Rep. Briscoe Cain, State Rep. Carrie Isaac, State Rep. Mark Dorazio and State Rep. Caroline Harris Davila. Republican state house candidates Shelley Luther, Andy Hopper, Helen Kerwin and AJ Louderback also signed the letter.
"Texans believe that, regardless of party, Presidents of the United States of America, both current and former, must be protected," the letter stated.
Crockett's office has not yet responded to a request for comment about the calls for her resignation or if she still supports the bill introduced in April.
On Saturday, Trump was holding a rally in Pennsylvania when he was grazed on the ear by a gunman's bullet. Secret Service officers rushed to his aid, covering him from more fire. Officers working the rally returned fire at the shooter, Matthew Thomas Crooks, killing him, authorities said.
Crockett on Saturday posted on her official X account about the assassination attempt on Trump, saying her "thoughts are with Mr. Trump as he recovers."
"My deepest appreciation is extended to law enforcement for their selfless & decisive action. Political violence in all forms must be condemned."
The bill that would have stripped Trump of Secret Service protection was also sponsored by Democratic lawmakers Bennie Thompson, Troy Carter, Barbara Lee, Frederica S. Wilson, Yvette D. Clarke, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Joyce Beatty and Steve Cohen.
