Federal Election Commission (FEC) records have recently disclosed that Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has spent close to $75,000 of her campaign funds on what many would consider extravagant expenses. These costs include luxury accommodations, premium transportation services, and security across several American cities this year.
The spending patterns, as documented in Crockett's FEC filings, reveal significant outlays at upscale establishments far from her Dallas-area district. The records indicate travel to destinations such as Martha’s Vineyard, Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Since January, the Crockett campaign has disbursed $25,748.87 on high-end hotels and limousine services alone. The lodging expenses suggest frequent stays at premium properties, including $4,175.01 to the Ritz-Carlton and $2,304.79 to The Luxury Collection. The West Hollywood Edition in Los Angeles received $5,326.52, while the Times Square Edition in New York City was paid $1,173.92. In Las Vegas, the campaign spent over $2,000 combined at the Cosmopolitan and Aria resort properties. Notably, Martha’s Vineyard accommodations also accounted for substantial expenses with payments of $2,703.14 to the Edgartown Inn and $3,160.93 to The Coco, both situated in one of the nation's most exclusive vacation spots.
Transportation costs further inflated the campaign's expenditure, with $2,728.00 going to Transportation 4 U, a Chicago-based limousine company that boasts “top-tier limousine experiences tailored to your needs.” Crockett featured in the company's client gallery on Yelp, with a photo captioned: “We were honored to provide transportation services for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett during her visit to Chicago.” Additional payments for premium car services included $2,310.30 to DCA Car LLC and $1,254.00 to Bay Area Limousine.
Security expenses formed a significant portion of the total spend, amounting to nearly $50,000 during the same timeframe. This particular expenditure has attracted attention in light of Crockett's previous public statements regarding police funding. In 2021, while serving in the Texas House of Representatives, Crockett expressed her views on the issue, advocating for the 'Defund the Police' movement, citing it as a way to bring about healing, invest in communities, and be fiscally responsible with policing.
Representative Crockett, who has become an influential figure within the Democratic Party, has hinted at a possible Senate run against Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). In an interview with Politico in October, she mentioned, “I am seriously weighing it to the extent that I’m about to spend a lot of money to get data.”
The congresswoman has been embroiled in multiple controversies throughout the year. Most notably, she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is paraplegic, as “Governor Hot Wheels,” which sparked considerable backlash.
