When the prestigious TIME magazine revealed its annual list of the 10 Most Influential People in Politics, Washington insiders were not shocked to see Representative Jasmine Crockett’s name boldly printed among global heavyweights. For some, it was a long overdue recognition of a fiery freshman lawmaker who had shaken up Congress with her unapologetic voice, relentless fight for justice, and rare ability to cut through political noise. But for others, it raised a new, unsettling question: what’s really driving Crockett’s meteoric rise, and what will she do with this newfound influence?
