Texas Congressman denies journey ban over Mexico journey

Crenshaw took to X after Punchbowl News reported concerning the alternate Thursday, saying he had “big problems” with the “clickbait story” that reported Arkansas Republican Rick Crawford, who chairs the House Select Committee, revoked Crenshaw’s touring privileges for 3 months following an August alternate throughout which a Mexican official made a “crude joke” that triggered one of many girls current to be uncomfortable. Crenshaw reportedly toasted the remark, prompting Crawford’s disciplinary transfer.

“This ‘alcohol-related incident’ is literally me doing a toast with the Mexican Generals,” Crenshaw wrote. “Just read past the paywall. I’ve copied it here for all to see.”

Chron contacted Crawford’s workplace for additional remark however didn’t obtain a response by publication.

As proof, Crenshaw famous that an October Congressional journey he was scheduled to attend was canceled due to the federal government shutdown, not due to any alleged transgressions

“Once again, we are dealing with the usual media playbook publishing sensational stories based on anonymous sources and incorrect facts,” Crenshaw wrote on X.

A supply near Crenshaw doubled down, telling Chron that the difficulty was a toast made by a Mexican official that somebody current discovered offensive, not one thing the lawmaker mentioned.