AOC has enraged Republicans.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, representing New York, expressed strong views on the looming deadline for former President Donald Trump to pay a hefty $454 million bond in his civil fraud case in New York. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Ocasio-Cortez didn’t mince words, suggesting that Trump’s assets should be seized given his alleged involvement in what she termed a “terrorist attack” on the Capitol.
In her impassioned remarks, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the gravity of the situation, highlighting the financial pressures Trump faces and the potential risks of not seizing his assets. She underscored her belief that Trump’s actions warrant serious consequences, including being barred from returning to the White House.
The demand for the $454 million bond by New York Attorney General Letitia James has intensified the legal battle. Despite Trump’s claims of having substantial cash reserves, his lawyers have contradicted this assertion. James has issued a stern warning of asset seizure if Trump fails to meet the deadline.
Ocasio-Cortez dismissed criticisms questioning the legitimacy of the charges against Trump. She pointedly asked whether any past president, regardless of political affiliation, has faced such an array of criminal allegations. For her, the issue transcends party lines; it’s about addressing corruption and criminal behavior at the highest levels of government.
The congresswoman highlighted the widespread nature of the legal actions against Trump, spanning across multiple jurisdictions, including New York, Georgia, and federal courts. To her, this breadth of legal scrutiny underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the need for accountability.
In her assessment, Ocasio-Cortez painted a picture of a legal landscape where the former president faces unprecedented challenges, reflecting a broader societal imperative to uphold the rule of law and combat corruption, regardless of one’s political stature.
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JUST IN: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) says Trump should not be allowed to return to the White House because he 'ordered a terrorist attack' on the US Capitol to retain power. WATCH pic.twitter.com/tR8K7EIVfd
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