Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, addressed her past comments regarding police defunding during an appearance on ABC's "This Week." Ocasio-Cortez referred to the period as "Woke 1" and described it as "crazy," while emphasizing the importance of evaluating current candidate positions. She noted that many of her previous remarks were made during the COVID-19 pandemic when there was a greater openness to policy changes. Ocasio-Cortez stated that discussions during that time were productive and acknowledged that the context around crime has shifted since then. She also clarified her current affiliation with the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and indicated that she does not agree with all of the national organization's positions. The DSA had previously endorsed her but withdrew support for her re-election in 2024, citing unmet conditions, including her stance on Israel.
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Ocasio-Cortez Discusses Past Comments on Police Defunding
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed her past comments on police defunding during an interview on ABC's "This Week," referring to that era as "Woke 1" and acknowledging the changing context of crime discussions. She clarified her current affiliation with the DSA and noted that the organization had withdrawn its endorsement for her re-election in 2024 due to unmet conditions.
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Ocasio-Cortez Discusses Past Comments on Police Defunding