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Jasmine Crockett: “I don't think [Donald Trump] is authentic.”

Featuring: Jasmine Crockett, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 30

Jasmine Crockett Discusses Her Journey, Political Challenges, and Advocacy for Justice Reform

Published June 19, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:32

Not sounding like a politician, Being unedited, unvarnished, you know, no four second delay between his brain and his mouth. But it's interesting, isn't it? He's authentic. But I guess the question is authentically what? I don't think [Donald Trump] is authentic. You don't? I don't. Because he lies all the time. And I think that you have to be honest to be authentic. (04:32–33:30)

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Asserts that Donald Trump is not authentic due to frequent lying.

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