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Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes GOP's 'Communist' Warnings

Updated 2026-07-23 20:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismissed Republican warnings about a supposed communist threat as 'very silly.' The comments reflect ongoing political tensions in the U.S.

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Ocasio-Cortez: GOP's communist warnings 'very silly'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called Republicans' warnings about a supposed communist threat are "very silly." Ocasio-Cortez laughed when asked if there were concerns over democratic socialism becoming "full-blown communism" during a gaggle with reporters on Capitol Hill. "I thi

2026-07-23 19:43 UTC