Rep. Jasmine Crockett is hitting the campaign trail in Texas, but her security tab is stealing the show—and for good reason. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) just dropped a bombshell, exposing how Crockett’s campaign shelled out nearly $80,000 on private armed security guards in recent months. That’s right: while she’s out there pushing gun control measures that make it harder for everyday Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights—like defending their homes or businesses—she’s more than happy to hire taxpayer-adjacent muscle packing heat to shadow her every move. Hypocrisy doesn’t get more Texas-sized than this.
Let’s break it down with some context: Crockett’s no stranger to anti-gun rhetoric. She’s backed federal red flag laws, assault weapon bans, and universal background checks that disproportionately burden law-abiding gun owners while doing zilch to stop criminals. Yet, when it’s her safety on the line amid a heated campaign, suddenly armed pros with Glocks or whatever they’re carrying become essential. This isn’t just elite privilege; it’s a masterclass in rules for thee, but not for me. Data from OpenSecrets shows congressional campaigns routinely drop big bucks on security—over $1 million league-wide last cycle—but Crockett’s spend hits 10% of her total fundraising in a single quarter, per NSSF’s tally. It’s a glaring reminder that politicians view firearms as tools for their protection, not yours.
For the 2A community, this is red meat with real implications. It fuels the narrative that gun control is less about safety and more about control, exposing the double standard where elites get armed guardians while lecturing the plebs on vulnerability. As Texas voters head to the polls, Crockett’s tab could sway independents and moderates who see through the facade—proving once again that nothing mobilizes pro-Second Amendment warriors like a politician’s own armed hypocrisy. Keep an eye on this; if NSSF’s callout gains traction, it might just tip the scales in races where self-defense rights hang in the balance.