Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic Party of Texas) addressed the current issue that has surrounded her candidacy to become the next mayor of Houston. The scandal arose as a result of an audio tape that was purportedly leaked, which recorded her berating her staff. In her message, she emphasized her conviction in treating everyone with dignity and respect, including her staff, while recognizing her shortcomings and reaffirming her strong commitment to serve her residents. She also emphasized her believe in treating everyone with decency and respect, including her constituents.
She refrained from directly apologizing for her actions and instead stated that the leaking of the film was done for political reasons and as a gimmick by her adversaries. Jackson Lee defended her track record and mentioned the fact that many of the people who had worked with her had moved on to pursue more successful endeavors.
The hacked audio tape, which Current Revolt was able to get its hands on, included Jackson Lee berating a member of the staff for how they handled the scheduling of an event. Jackson Lee did not explicitly address the exact event but rather focused on her career as a public servant. The tape includes both explicit language and severe criticism; nevertheless, Jackson Lee did not address the language or criticism.