For months, Representative Jasmine Crockett has been building a reputation as one of the most outspoken and fearless members of Congress. She has clashed with Republican leadership, sparred with conservative media hosts, and built a loyal following online who admired her sharp tongue and fiery defenses of progressive causes. But in politics, as Crockett is learning, the same qualities that make you a rising star can also accelerate your downfall. What began as bold, unapologetic remarks on the House floor has now spiraled into a catastrophic meltdown — one that has left her allies shaken, her critics emboldened, and her future hanging by a thread.