‘There Should Not Be Any Peace Over The Next Four Years’ [WATCH]

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett stated on Sunday that President-elect Donald Trump should face no peace during his next term in office, urging him to work relentlessly to address key issues like high prices and national security.

Crockett’s comments came during an appearance on ABC News’s This Week as she responded to panelist Reince Priebus’s suggestion that Trump be given a “month of peace” while his new cabinet selections were debated.

Crockett made it clear that she believed Trump should remain focused on his presidential duties without pause. “I don’t know about giving him any peace, child,” Crockett said. “But I will say, because you signed up to be the president of the United States, and we are definitely at a precipice in this country and people were hurting and they believe in him. So no, there should not be any peace over the next four years.”

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She added that, as president, Trump must not only address domestic concerns like inflation but also global security issues. “He should be working every single day, not hanging out at Mar-a-Lago … playing golf,” Crockett continued. “He needs to be working and fighting to deliver for the American people to make sure that these prices come down, but also to make sure that we’re safe.”

Crockett also took the opportunity to remind viewers of Trump’s campaign promises to end ongoing conflicts abroad. “He is the guy that said, ‘On day one, I will stop this war, I will stop that war.’ Now, I don’t know what magic wand he has hanging out in his back pocket that’s going to allow him to do that,” she said, referencing Trump’s pledge to end foreign wars quickly.

Her comments come amid increased scrutiny of the Biden administration’s handling of presidential vacations.

Crockett’s remarks seemed to be a response to critiques of Trump’s future tenure, which echoed those Republicans have made regarding President Joe Biden’s frequent time away from the White House.

Critics have pointed to Biden’s extended vacations as a point of contention, particularly as the country faced ongoing crises, such as high illegal border crossings and rising inflation.

In August 2023, Biden’s vacation time came under intense scrutiny, with the Republican National Committee Research noting on X (formerly Twitter) that the president had spent a total of 532 days on vacation, or 40.3% of his presidency, by August 31.

Biden spent today — his 16th straight day on vacation — lounging on the beach.

He has spent a total of 532 days (40.3% of his presidency) on vacation.

Who’s running the country? pic.twitter.com/YIStPQR3Vl

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 31, 2024

According to Roll Call, Biden had also spent time away from the White House in California and Delaware, prompting concerns about the president’s engagement with pressing national issues.

Further analysis from The Economic Times in September revealed that Biden had spent an average of nearly 133 days per year on vacation since taking office, a figure that many found to be excessive given the challenges facing the country.

By comparison, the average American worker would need nearly 48 years to accumulate the same amount of time off, based on 11 days of annual leave.

Crockett’s call for constant action from Trump, while a direct rebuke of any suggestion to allow him time for a “month of peace,” highlights the divide between the Democratic and Republican views on presidential priorities.

Crockett expressed confidence in the outcome of the election, acknowledging that Trump had won the voters’ support, but insisted that he should immediately take action on the issues that matter most to the American people.

While Trump’s victory has been met with praise from his supporters, Crockett’s remarks are part of the ongoing debate over the role of the presidency and the president’s responsibilities to the American people.

As Trump prepares to take office, his ability to address critical issues like inflation and national security will remain at the forefront of political discussions.

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