Crockett Celebrates Domestic Abuser in Congressional Record

There are plenty of harmless ways for a member of Congress to show up for their district. Walking onstage at AT&T Stadium to put Chris Brown and Usher into the U.S. Congressional Record is not one of them. Crockett didn’t just wave to the crowd and head back to Washington. She used an official channel of government to hand out a shiny plaque of legitimacy, in front of thousands of people, like it was a halftime honor.

Chris Brown isn’t controversial because he tweeted something spicy. He’s notorious because of the domestic violence history that follows him everywhere. You can debate whether he should be canceled forever, but Congress doesn’t need to be in the business of polishing that brand. The Congressional Record isn’t a souvenir shop. When a lawmaker treats it like a backstage VIP pass, it cheapens the whole thing.

And this is why people roll their eyes when Democrats act like they’re the party of “believe survivors” and “accountability.” The standard always seems to change depending on who’s popular, who draws a crowd, who can get you a nice clip on social media. This wasn’t a tribute, it was a political photo op dressed up as public service.

If Crockett wants to celebrate R&B, fine. Put out a tweet. Do an interview. Host a local event that doesn’t require stamping Congress’s name on it. But once you’re reading something into the Congressional Record, you’re saying the country should take note. Pick better honorees, or stop pretending this is official business..