Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Representative from New York, announced on Thursday her intention to rally her large following against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the House GOP funding bill. Expressing deep disappointment and a feeling of betrayal, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need for Democrats to mobilize against the bill. She criticized Senate Democrats for what she perceived as giving up on defending the Constitution and called for a course correction. Ocasio-Cortez underscored the importance of preventing her party from accepting the GOP bill and urged Senate Democrats to vote against it. She has been a prominent voice in the nationwide opposition to the funding bill, using her social media platforms to encourage Democrats to pressure their senators. Reports suggest that some House Democrats are so frustrated with Schumer’s stance that they are considering backing Ocasio-Cortez in a primary challenge against him. While she did not confirm these rumors, Ocasio-Cortez reiterated her focus on steering Democrats away from supporting the bill. She criticized Senate Democrats for not standing firm on the issue, contrasting their actions with the courage displayed by House Democrats. Ocasio-Cortez warned of the consequences of yielding to pressure, highlighting the importance of resisting current plans.
