MAGA Comedian Responds to Backlash Over Jasmine Crockett Impressions
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Terrence K. Williams, a MAGA comedian, shared a response to his 2.3 million followers on X after he received backlash over his impression of Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.
Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Willaims and to Crockett via email for comment.
The Context
Williams is an American comedian with a substantial presence on social media who rose to fame in 2016 after a comedic Facebook video went viral. He is known for sharing conservative viewpoints and satirical takes on current events, often wearing a MAGA cap in his videos.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference on February 28, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference on February 28, 2024 in Washington, DC.What To Know
Williams recently drew criticism for an impression of Crockett after he posted a video on social media titled "Who wore it best, me or Jasmine Crockett." In the video, he dons a wig and pegs on his fingernails in lieu of acrylic or gel nails and a pair of glasses similar to Crockett as he mimics her.
Elon Musk and Laura Loomer both responded to this video with laughing emojis, expressing their support for Williams.
The video, however, did not go down well with everyone, and some social media users criticized Williams for the post. @BlaqueDuSablePanther wrote, "Jasmine wore it and said it better, clown... She's smarter than you could ever claim to be and at least she is in her own lane."
Responding to backlash he received for the video, Williams wrote on X, "Stop saying I'm degrading black women When I do impersonations of Jasmine Crockett . Im a Comedian."
Williams has posted about Crockett on multiple occasions. He shared a mock apology to Crockett back in March, writing on X in a post which has been viewed 700,000 times.
"I have to admit when I'm wrong," he wrote. "I called Jasmine Crockett some names that were not appropriate. I said she was a Dollar Store Kamala Harris and that was very rude of me to disrespect the Dollar Store I sincerely apologize to every Dollar Store in America. You are better than her."
Crockett herself recently faced backlash over a joke, after she appeared to mock her state's governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as "Governor Hot Wheels."
She later wrote on X, "I wasn't thinking about the governor's condition—I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by Black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable."
What People Are Saying
Terrence K. Williams, the comedian, on X: "Just Unfollow me like I said before or mute me if you have a problem with me or things I post. 1. Stop saying I'm degrading black women When I do impersonations of Jasmine Crockett . Im a Comedian."
What's Next
Crockett has not publicly acknowledged or responded to Williams.
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