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Web of Connections: Top Minnesota Dems All Linked to Massive Somali Fraud Scandal
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Web of Connections: Top Minnesota Dems All Linked to Massive Somali Fraud Scandal

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Fox News host Will Cain raised questions about what he described as a network of political connections linking Minnesota elected officials to individuals involved in major fraud cases, pointing specifically to Rep. Ilhan Omar, Gov. Tim Walz, and Attorney General Keith Ellison.

Cain said the connections surround some of the largest fraud cases in recent years, including the Feeding Our Future scandal and other related investigations.

“Under the nose of Ilhan Omar, Tim Walz, Attorney General, Keith Ellison, we see a web of connections between them and those directly involved in the fraud,” Cain said.

Cain pointed first to Rep. Omar and her role in legislation and campaign activity connected to individuals later convicted in fraud cases.

“For example, Ilhan Omar alleged enabling introducing the 2020 meals Act, which was ultimately subject to fraud, held a campaign victory party at the safari restaurant,” Cain said.

He added, “That’s where one of the men who run that restaurant is has associations to the convicted individuals.”

Cain then turned his attention to Gov. Walz, questioning oversight at the state level during the period when the fraud occurred.

“And then there’s Tim waltz House Oversight investigation role in his role as governor,” Cain said, raising concerns about accountability within state leadership.

Cain also criticized Attorney General Keith Ellison, arguing that Ellison failed to properly enforce the law while maintaining relationships with those tied to the fraud.

“Or Keith Ellison, the Attorney General. His job is to enforce the law in Minnesota, but instead he’s getting donations after meeting with the feeding our future representatives,” Cain said. He described Feeding Our Future as “the feeding our future the biggest known yet part of this entire fraud, excuse me, theft ring.”

Cain expanded the discussion beyond Minnesota, pointing to a separate fraud case involving Black Lives Matter leadership.

“The executive director of Black Lives Matter, by the way, over in Oklahoma City, has now been charged with wire fraud and money laundering,” Cain said.

He noted the scale of the alleged misconduct, stating, “The organization raised more than $5 million in 2020 but she is accused of pocketing more than half of that instead of using it to bail out people for protesting in support of BLM.”

Cain said the alleged misuse of funds stands in contrast to the organization’s stated mission.

“No, she pocketed, allegedly, most of that money,” he said.

He then highlighted what he described as another political connection tied to Rep. Omar.

“And by the way, here she is. You want to see a picture over here she is. NOTICE who she is in the picture with That’s right, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar,” Cain said, before concluding, “but hey, it’s just the system, right?”

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CNN Exposes How Epstein Leaned on an Obama Insider to Manage His Image
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CNN Exposes How Epstein Leaned on an Obama Insider to Manage His Image

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A CNN report highlighted extensive communications and meetings between Kathy Ruemmler, a former White House counsel to Barack Obama and the current top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing a relationship that continued for years after Epstein was registered as a sex offender.

According to the CNN narration, “One of the most powerful people in the Epstein files is somebody you may not have heard of. Her name is Kathy Ruemmler, and she is one of the people who communicated with Jeffrey Epstein the most, according to emails released last month from Epstein’s estate by House investigators.”

The segment noted Ruemmler’s prominence and professional standing, stating that she is “a former White House counsel to Barack Obama and now top lawyer at one of the world’s most powerful banks, Goldman Sachs.”

CNN reported that records show “before she joined the bank, they exchanged more than 100 emails, and Epstein’s schedule lists them having more than 50 planned meetings between 2014 and 2019 long after he was a registered sex offender.”

The narration described the nature of their relationship, saying that “across the many messages, Ruemmler emerges as a confidant and friend to Epstein, and he turned to her for help for managing his public reputation after he was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.”

The report cited a specific example, explaining that “in 120 19 message, for example, Epstein wrote that Ruemmler helped him craft a statement in response to a forthcoming Washington Post editorial that was calling on Congress to investigate him.”

Epstein allegedly referred to that effort as the “Ruemmler proposal.”

According to CNN, “The statement defended Epstein and denied that he ever received a sweetheart deal. This is what Kathy suggests we tell Washington Post, Epstein said.”

CNN reported that Ruemmler denied formally representing Epstein.

“While Ruemmler told CNN that she did not represent Epstein and was not compensated by him, she did not directly answer whether she ever crafted PR statements for him or advised him on media strategy,” the narrator said.

The report added that “Ruemmler said she had no knowledge of any new or ongoing unlawful activity by Epstein.”

The segment also referenced an email exchange from June 2018.

“In an email to Epstein in June 2018 Ruemmler dismissed a daily B story about allegations against him, describing it as a quote novella of rehash crap,” the narration said.

CNN noted that Ruemmler later clarified her comment, saying she was referring to the article itself and not the allegations.

CNN quoted Ruemmler directly, stating that she said, “I have deep sympathy for anyone victimized by Epstein, and as I have said many times, I regret ever knowing him.”

Despite those statements, the report described correspondence that appeared to extend beyond purely professional matters.

“But at the time, Ruemmler’s correspondence with Epstein often appeared to go beyond professional matters,” the narrator said.

“They gossiped about current events, arranged celebrity lunches and dinners. Epstein even appears to have coordinated some of her personal beauty appointments.”

In her statement to CNN, Ruemmler characterized Epstein differently. According to the narration, “Ruemmler referred to Epstein as a business referral source, and said she knew him in a quote, professional capacity when she worked in private practice.”

CNN quoted her saying, “I did not travel with him, go out to dinner with him, or spend time with him one on one, except in a professional setting.”

The report also noted Ruemmler’s claim that Epstein’s records may not be reliable.

“As has been well established, Epstein’s calendars and schedules often do not reflect reality,” the narrator said.

CNN concluded by contrasting Ruemmler’s situation with that of other Epstein associates.

“What’s so interesting about Ruemmler is that unlike other Epstein associates like Larry Summers or Prince Andrew, who have paid a steep price for their association with Epstein, Ruemmler has managed to fly under the radar,” the narrator said.

“She remains at Goldman Sachs, which so far has chosen to stand by her.”

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NY CDL Bombshell: Duffy Threatens Funding Cut After Over Half Found Illegally Issued
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NY CDL Bombshell: Duffy Threatens Funding Cut After Over Half Found Illegally Issued

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Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a nationwide audit has found New York to be the worst offender in unlawfully issuing commercial driver’s licenses, warning the state it has 30 days to comply with federal law or risk losing tens of millions of dollars in federal funding.

Duffy said the audit revealed that more than half of New York’s non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses were issued illegally.

“We’ve done this nationwide audit. We found the worst offender, which is the state of New York,” Duffy said.

“53% of New York’s non domiciled CDLs were issued unlawfully or illegally.”

According to Duffy, the core problem centers on New York’s practice of issuing long-term licenses to individuals with only short-term work authorization.

“Now what New York does is if an applicant comes in and they have a work authorization for 30 days, 60 days, one year, New York automatically issues them an eight year commercial driver’s license,” he said.

“That’s contrary to the law. That’s one offense.”

Duffy said the audit uncovered additional failures beyond the length of the licenses themselves, including a lack of basic verification by state officials.

“But we also found that New York many times, won’t even verify whether they have a work authorization, they have a visa or they’re in the country illegally,” he said.

He warned that the consequences of these practices extend beyond paperwork violations and pose a direct risk to public safety.

“So they’re just giving eight year commercial driver’s licenses to people who are coming through their DMV and sending them out on American roadways,” Duffy said.

“And again, they’re endangering the lives of American families.”

Duffy said federal law leaves him little discretion in how the matter must be handled.

“I don’t like that. I have to do this, but the law requires me to do this,” he said.

He announced that New York has been given a firm deadline to correct the violations.

“I’m going to give New York 30 days, because that’s what the law requires to come into compliance with the rules that have been long standing at the Department of Transportation,” Duffy said.

He added that federal officials are prepared to work with the state if it follows the law.

“If they come into compliance, we’re going to work with them,” he said.

However, Duffy warned that refusal to comply would trigger immediate financial consequences.

“If New York refuses to come into compliance, because Kathy Hochul, for some reason, believes that we should have unqualified truck drivers on American roadways, we are going to pull 10s of millions of dollars as phase one for the state of New York,” he said.

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Tim Pool Calls Out Candace Owens Over Her Unhinged Charlie Kirk Comments
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Tim Pool Calls Out Candace Owens Over Her Unhinged Charlie Kirk Comments

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Commentator Tim Pool criticized Candace Owens over what he described as her handling of the murder of Charlie Kirk, accusing her of turning a tragedy into a sensationalized political spectacle and attacking those closest to Kirk.

Pool said the killing of Kirk was already devastating to the conservative movement and argued that Owens’ actions have compounded that damage.

“And the most damaging thing done, of course, was the murder of Charlie Kirk,” Pool said.

“And now the second most damaging thing we’re looking at is Candace Owens, burning down everything he built, and now having the gall to go after his grieving widow and his children, indirectly threatening their livelihoods.”

Pool said Owens crossed a line by targeting the organization Kirk built and the people closest to him.

“What Charlie built, it’s a bridge too far,” Pool said.

He accused Owens of making increasingly extreme statements, adding, “She’s said many things that were increasingly, let’s just call it, unhinged.”

According to Pool, Owens escalated her rhetoric by encouraging supporters to withdraw financial backing from Turning Point USA.

“And then finally, one day, she said, pull your donations from this God forsaken organization, with a direct implication in her post, saying that Charlie Kirk was betrayed by turning point, USA,” Pool said.

He pointed to claims Owens made about Kirk’s inner circle, stating that she went as far as “even saying in one clip that his friends would have had to have signed off on his murder.”

Pool said Owens’ behavior reflects a willingness to go to any length to advance her own career.

“It seems like there is no depth too deep and no bridge too far for her to benefit her career and her show,” he said.

“She would even go after those who love Charlie the most.”

While Pool said questioning official narratives can be legitimate, he argued Owens went far beyond reasonable skepticism.

“And I have no problem with people questioning the official government narrative or what the FBI thinks,” Pool said.

He then criticized specific claims she made, saying, “But claiming there’s Egyptian planes flying around in Utah time, which he was incorrect about, claiming that these planes are landing at airports, or black SUVs are pulling into federal buildings, where it just so happens her lawyers also work. It is just come to the realm of nonsense.”

Pool also took issue with claims Owens made about the military.

“The US military, she claims is now involved in his murder,” he said.

He argued that Owens has reframed a real tragedy into entertainment.

“She has turned the very tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, and she has turned this political movement into a reality drama, true crime show where she treats us all like characters in a fictional show,” Pool said.

Pool concluded that the situation has gone beyond acceptable debate.

“And, you know, I think it’s it’s just gone too far,” he said.

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Released Illegal Alien Assaults Cop and Tries to Steal His Gun During ICE Raid
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Released Illegal Alien Assaults Cop and Tries to Steal His Gun During ICE Raid

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stepped up enforcement operations in Minnesota’s Twin Cities this week as part of what officials are calling “Operation Metro Surge,” a crackdown that shows the consequences of Minneapolis’ long-standing sanctuary policies.

Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer introduced the operation during a live segment, saying, “ICE agents now going out in full force in Minnesota’s twin cities, communities, as the Trump administration steps up the fight against illegal immigration. Mike Tobin has been there all week, back in Minneapolis again today. Mike, good morning.”

Correspondent Mike Tobin reported from Minneapolis, where ICE agents have been conducting targeted operations after repeated failures by local authorities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

“Good morning. Bill, Operation Metro surge is in full swing. Hundreds have been taken off the street now,” Tobin said.

He noted that Minneapolis has been a sanctuary city since 2003, which has complicated routine immigration enforcement and forced ICE to conduct arrests in neighborhoods rather than inside jails.

Tobin described a recent case involving a 26-year-old from Ecuador who allegedly entered the United States illegally in 2023.

“Minneapolis has been a sanctuary city since 2003 so the warrant that ICE agents served yesterday is pretty typical,” Tobin said.

“You’ve got a guy who they say entered the US illegally in 2023 came to the Twin Cities, broke the law and was jailed but released.”

Because the individual was released before an ICE detainer could be processed, agents were forced to track him down in the community.

“The target of this rape is a twin 26 year old from Ecuador,” Tobin said, describing the operation.

He explained that agents were able to enter the residence without breaching the door.

“When the agent showed up here on the scene, they were actually met at the door. So you didn’t have a big breach of the door. They didn’t have to break it down.”

The operation resulted in additional arrests. “They went in and got the individual,” Tobin said, adding that because there was no jail handoff, agents made what are known as collateral arrests.

“You get the collateral arrest other people who were in the house. They took at least three guys out of the house right now.”

Tobin said the suspect had previously been arrested after being found intoxicated in East Minneapolis.

“They found him here in East Minneapolis, slumped over a car, intoxicated in some way, shape or form,” he said.

According to Tobin, the encounter escalated.

“The arresting officer, he got into a fight with him. He attempted to choke him out, and he attempted to get his weapon.”

Despite the seriousness of the incident, the individual was released.

“This is an individual who was then booked into Minneapolis. PD, but before they could get all the paperwork done for an ice detainer, he was released on the street,” Tobin said.

That release triggered a larger enforcement action. “So now, instead of a handover in the jail or in a courtroom, you have a big tactical operation in the neighborhood,” he said.

The operation also drew protests, with demonstrators attempting to interfere.

“You had people blowing their whistles. So the protesters came out,” Tobin said.

One protester crossed the line into physical confrontation.

“One woman who came out to protest her, she shoved one of the agents who was guarding the perimeter that was enough for her to get zip tied and hauled into federal custody.”

Tobin concluded by pointing to the root of the problem.

“And keep in mind, none of this happens if (unitelligable) from Ecuador was handed over in the jail.”

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Tim Walz Should Face Charges of Aiding and Abetting Criminal Behavior: Rep Steube
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Tim Walz Should Face Charges of Aiding and Abetting Criminal Behavior: Rep Steube

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Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could face criminal liability in connection with a Somali fraud scheme that allegedly sent U.S. taxpayer dollars to al-Shabaab, arguing that both the perpetrators and state leadership should be investigated by the Department of Justice.

Steube’s remarks came during an exchange with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, who framed the issue around national security and the handling of Afghan refugees brought into the country under Joe Biden.

“The Somali fraud allegedly funded Muslim terrorism, the same kind of Muslim terrorism that we’re seeing on the streets of Washington, DC, and the killing of our National Guardsmen,” Johnson said.

“What needs to be done here with the Afghan refugees that were brought in here wholesale by Joe Biden? What needs to be done with the Somali fraudsters who are funding al Shabaab with our tax dollars?”

Steube responded by pointing first to what he described as serious failures in vetting Afghan refugees admitted into the United States.

“Well, we know that those Afghan refugees were not vetted,” Steube said.

“They should be fully vetted by this current administration, and I’m sure they’re working on doing that.”

He said the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies have overwhelmed federal enforcement agencies.

“They have so many things that they’re working on that they need more ICE agents and they need more Border Patrol agents to go through all the litany of the open border policies of Joe Biden over the last four years, and the 12 million illegals that are in our country,” Steube said.

Steube cited testimony indicating that known security threats remain inside the United States.

“Yesterday, in the testimony, there was still, there’s still 100 something, or several 100 known terrorists that the Biden administration led into our country that they’re trying to search and get out,” he said.

Turning to the alleged fraud itself, Steube said criminal charges should be pursued.

“But that is one piece, and then the fraud should also be investigated from the DOJ, that’s criminal penalties,” he said.

“That’s stealing taxpayer dollars when you don’t have a right to be able to get those.”

Steube said accountability should extend beyond the individuals who carried out the fraud.

“And I believe not only the people that defrauded the United States out of those taxpayer dollars on those government programs should be held criminally liable,” he said.

“I think the leaders of that state, like Walz, who knew or should have known, that this was going on, should be held accountable as well.”

Johnson pressed Steube on how such accountability would work in practice.

“Okay, so how does that? How does that work? So, yeah, Tim Walz, like is, would this be a DOJ thing?” he asked.

Steube said federal prosecutors could pursue the matter under several criminal theories.

“Well, it’d be like a conspiracy case,” he said.

“It would be like you aided and abetted criminal behavior.”

He added that multiple legal avenues could apply if state leadership was aware of the fraud or allowed it to continue.

“I mean, there’s all sorts of different statutes you could probably tie in if he knew, or should have known, that fraudulent activity was going on in his state, or even took steps to allow it to occur,” Steube said.

“That’s aiding and abetting criminal behavior. That’s obstruction. I mean, there’s a whole bunch of different things, statues that they could lop in for that.”

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Explosive Non-Citizen Social Security Number Growth Under Biden is Staggering
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Explosive Non-Citizen Social Security Number Growth Under Biden is Staggering

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Conservative commentator Steve Deace pointed to a Fox News graphic to highlight what he described as a dramatic rise in the number of Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens during the Biden-Harris administration, raising concerns about the scale of the increase and its broader implications.

Deace said Fox News aired a graph showing year-by-year growth in non-citizen Social Security numbers issued since former President Joe Biden took office.

“Fox News ran this graph yesterday, non-citizen social security numbers issued during the Biden administration, 270,021, over 590,022, over 960,023, over 2.1 million in 24,” Deace said.

He focused particularly on the sharp jump in the most recent year shown on the graph.

“Gee, I wonder why that escalated so much in 24,” Deace said, before pointing to what he suggested could be incentives tied to having a Social Security number.

“Because what are you probably more likely to legitimately be able to claim if you’ve got a social security card? Citizenship, voting, citizenship voting, by the way,” he said.

Deace emphasized the scale of the numbers by comparing them to state populations.

“That’s more people the Biden administration gave more non citizens social security cards in four years than live in our home state of Iowa,” he said.

He narrowed the focus further to the most recent year alone, saying the 2024 figure exceeded the population of multiple states.

“If we just took the amount of people they gave those to in 2024 that’s more people than live in Nebraska, Idaho, West Virginia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Maine, Montana, Rhode Island, Delaware, South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, DC, Vermont and Wyoming,” Deace said.

Deace concluded by framing the number as equivalent to a mid-sized state if counted on its own.

“It would be the 39th largest state in the union, just the amount of people, non Americans, they gave social security cards to last year,” he said.

Deace’s remarks centered on the rapid increase shown in the Fox News graphic and his view that the scale of non-citizen Social Security number issuance under the Biden-Harris administration warrants closer scrutiny.

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Repeat Arrests, No Consequences: Freed Offender Attacks Chicago Doctor At Hospital
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Repeat Arrests, No Consequences: Freed Offender Attacks Chicago Doctor At Hospital

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A Chicago cardiologist was attacked inside an elevator at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a man who has been arrested more than a dozen times this year, according to court documents and police reports, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

The 42-year-old doctor entered the elevator when she was allegedly followed by Sean Popps, who then is alleged to have repeatedly punched her in the head.

Officials said she stumbled backward and covered her face as the beating continued.

Chicago police reported that Popps has been arrested 12 times in 2024 in the area surrounding the campus. Records show he was arrested seven times this year and six additional times between 2020 and 2023.

CWC Chicago reported that the victim suffered “multiple bruises, abrasions, and hematomas to her face, head, arm, and hand.” Authorities said the doctor had no prior contact with Popps and that the attack was unprovoked.

A Northwestern security officer identified Popps immediately after reviewing surveillance footage, noting “approximately 30 plus prior incidents at the hospital where [Popps] had to be removed,” according to a detention petition.

Another officer stated he had “incidents with [Popps] approximately two times a day over the last 19 months.”

At the time of the assault, Popps was out on pretrial release stemming from an October trespassing case at a Streeterville residential building. In that incident, he allegedly attempted to escape from a police station lockup.

The repeated encounters with Popps and the circumstances of the attack have renewed attention on Cook County’s handling of violent repeat offenders and pretrial release policies.

The case comes as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has publicly argued against increased incarceration as a response to crime.

In remarks made alongside Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Johnson said, “We cannot incarcerate our way out of violence,” adding, “We have already tried that, and we have ended up with the largest prison population in the world, without solving the problems of crime and violence.”

He continued, “The addiction on jails and incarceration in this country, we have moved past that. It is racist. It is immoral. It is unholy and it is not the way to drive violence down.”

The attack inside the hospital elevator remains under investigation.

Democrat Struggles to Promote Jasmine Crockett, Highlights Outbursts Not Achievements
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Democrat Struggles to Promote Jasmine Crockett, Highlights Outbursts Not Achievements

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Former Democratic Rep. Pat Murphy of Pennsylvania faced questions Monday on “The Faulkner Focus” when host Harris Faulkner asked him to identify the concrete accomplishments of Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Crockett is weighing a run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn, a potential move that prompted former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas to pursue a House seat instead.

Murphy pointed to Crockett’s reputation during congressional hearings and her public exchanges with Republican lawmakers.

“In the congressional hearings, she’s pretty tough. Listen, I’m talking about her record as a member of Congress… I think she is holding this administration accountable on a lot of different things,” Murphy said.

He added, “I mean, she has been adamant about sticking to what the Constitution says and what it doesn’t say. I’ve seen some of her congressional hearings. She is a smart lawyer that was a public defender in that district before she got into office and then she has been there, you can’t deny the fact she is not a back-bencher. She has been at the forefront on a message to hold this administration accountable.”

Murphy also noted that Democratic Texas State Rep. James Talarico has entered the primary.

Faulkner challenged Murphy’s description, saying accomplishments must be distinguished from media visibility.

“You don’t know what John Cornyn’s done. You don’t know what [Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas] has done,” Faulkner said.

“These people have records, she should have a record, too. What you gave me was her public influencer profile.”

Crockett has been involved in several high-profile moments during her time in Congress.

In November, during debate on legislation requiring the Trump administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, she falsely accused EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin of accepting money from Epstein, who was a registered sex offender.

On Sept. 12, during an appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” Crockett discussed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with host Charlamagne tha God and compared the agency’s operations to “slave patrols.”

Crockett has gained national attention since a May 2024 exchange with Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia at a House Oversight Committee hearing.

Her profile has grown through additional heated clashes during hearings.

She has used profanity, delivered racially charged remarks in committee settings, and referred to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas as “Governor Hot Wheels,” referencing Abbott’s use of a wheelchair following a back injury.

Jasmine Crockett Files Paperwork to Enter 2026 Texas Senate Race
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Jasmine Crockett Files Paperwork to Enter 2026 Texas Senate Race

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, setting up a primary matchup ahead of the March 3, 2026 election.

The seat is currently held by Sen. John Cornyn. Crockett is expected to make her formal announcement this evening, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

According to CBS News Texas, Crockett filed the paperwork on Monday, “hours ahead of a planned news conference where she is set to announce her plans.”

Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks as MoveOn Political Action launches its nationwide Won’t Back Down Tour with a rally in Phoenix on Aug. 3, 2025.

The announcement is scheduled to take place 90 minutes before Texas’s 6 p.m. CT filing deadline for candidates entering the 2026 primary.

Crockett will face state Rep. James Talarico of Austin in the Democratic primary. His campaign has gained national attention and reported raising a record $6.2 million in the first three weeks after launching.

Following Crockett’s filing, Talarico released a statement saying:

“We’re building a movement in Texas — fueled by record-breaking grassroots fundraising and 10,000 volunteers who are putting in the work to defeat the billionaire mega-donors and puppet politicians who have taken over our state. Our movement is rooted in unity over division — so we welcome Congresswoman Crockett into this race.”

Former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of the race earlier Monday ahead of Crockett’s expected announcement, positioning her as the top candidate in the Democratic field.

Polling released in recent weeks indicates that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is outperforming likely Democratic challengers, including Crockett, in statewide matchups.

Additional polling shows Cornyn, Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt holding 26%, 25%, and 24% support, respectively, in a potential Republican primary.

Crockett leads the Democratic field in the latest University of Houston/Texas Southern University survey.

She recently appeared on MS Now, the weekend after Thanksgiving, saying she was “closer to yes than I am no” when asked about entering the race.

During previous interviews, including one with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Crockett said she believed she could defeat Paxton in a general election, citing internal polling.

She had earlier indicated she would make a decision by Thanksgiving. The campaign buildup included public teasing of her potential run, with segments noting that her self-described selling point in the race was the color of her skin.


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