Power, Fragility, and the Weaponization of Outrage

LeadPsych Daily

This week, a remark by Rep. Jasmine Crockett—referring to Texas Gov. Abbott with the phrase "Hot Wheels"—set off a firestorm of political outrage, especially from the right.

At the same time, Crockett’s tongue-in-cheek birthday comment about “taking Elon down” became another flashpoint, used to paint her as unprofessional, bitter, or dangerous.

Let’s be c…