Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett is facing renewed scrutiny after claiming that unnamed political allies are warning her to take extreme safety precautions as she launches her U.S. Senate campaign.
During a recent appearance on the Native Land Pod, Crockett said she has been privately advised by fellow Democrats to be concerned about her personal security while running statewide in Texas — a state that has consistently favored Republican candidates in major elections.
According to Crockett, one unidentified U.S. senator encouraged her to move forward only if she agreed to additional protective measures, suggesting worries that her candidacy could make her a political target.
“That particular member said their biggest concern was my safety,” Crockett told the podcast, adding that she was urged not to become a so-called “sacrificial lamb.”
Crockett also claimed she discussed her Senate ambitions with former Vice President Kamala Harris, whom she described as viewing her “like family.” According to Crockett, Harris delivered a similar message — encouraging her to run while stressing the importance of staying safe.
The congresswoman went on to say she is now being fitted for a bulletproof vest and does not intend to campaign without it, calling the move a reflection of what she described as a troubling political climate.
“It’s a sad reality,” Crockett said, adding that she often reflects on the courage of those who entered politics before her.
Crockett formally announced her Senate campaign earlier this month, immediately drawing criticism from Republicans and skepticism from members of her own party. One House Democrat, speaking anonymously to Axios, bluntly assessed her chances by saying she might survive a primary but would struggle badly in a statewide general election in Texas.
This is not the first time Crockett has raised concerns about personal threats. In comments earlier this year, she said she has received death threats since entering Congress — something she contrasted with her previous career in criminal defense law.
At the time, Crockett blamed what she called “hateful rhetoric” in national politics, singling out President Donald Trump and conservative leaders as contributing factors — a claim that critics argue is unsupported and designed to shift focus away from policy debates and electoral realities.
For many Texas voters, particularly older conservatives, Crockett’s latest remarks have sparked skepticism. Critics question whether the warnings reflect genuine danger or represent another attempt to frame political opposition as personal persecution while launching a difficult Senate run in a deep-red state.