Morning Note

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett declared in February that the government is "not in the business of giving out money." 

Donald Trump’s proposal to send Americans $5,000 checks from the government’s DOGE savings prompted her comment, which should have included a caveat. Crockett meant to say the government is not in the business of giving out money to you. Fat checks to her, though? Those are just fine.

According to House disbursement records, the self-important lawmaker has billed the public nearly a thousand dollars per month for a car since taking office, another 20 grand for housing, and an additional $2,670 for Congressional meals as the cherry on top.

“Honestly, I don't know what $5,000 will do for you,” Crockett also said in February. Maybe we’d all feel that way if we received her level of welfare.

Read more, including disclosure on other lawmakers bleeding you dry for their fancy cars, here.