Crockett has come under fire from Republicans and disability rights advocates over a nickname for the Texas governor, who uses a wheelchair.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing backlash from Republicans after calling Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels." NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the criticisms and the response from both Crockett and Abbott.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state's governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott — who uses a wheelchair — as "Gov. Hot Wheels" while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.