House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Democrats for their “publicity stunt” during the government shutdown, saying Republicans were trying harder.
“Instead of doing publicity stunts like AOC did, making social media videos, Republicans are doing the work,” Johnson said. thursday attendance On CNN’s “The Lead.”
“They are doing very valuable work in their districts,” he said. “What are they doing? They’re trying to help their constituents deal with this crisis that’s been created by Democrats like AOC.”
He pointed to the vote against him on September 19, saying that the representative was trying to help constituents deal with the crisis created by “Democrats like AOC.” a continuing resolution To temporarily fund the government, supported by House Republicans.
“They voted to withhold services to the elderly, disabled and veterans,” he said. “It’s her voting record. And she’s trying to obscure that fact and blame Republicans.”
Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republicans Wednesday CNN Town HallSaying that they “wouldn’t even pick up the phone to talk.”
He said, “I have never seen people in my life who hate working so much.” He called out Johnson specifically and said he is not having daily conversations with the minority leader. Hakeem Jeffries (D.N.Y.).
“Any day you don’t do that is a failure,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Johnson and Ocasio-Cortez repeatedly sparred during the shutdown. Johnson and several other prominent Republicans have said that the Senate minority leader chuck schumer (D-N.Y.) have united Democrats in voting against the proposal out of fear of alienating their left-wing voter base ahead of a potential primary challenge from Ocasio-Cortez.
The Senate has failed to pass a continuing resolution nine times Since the government shutdown began on October 1.
Johnson to increase pressure on Senate Democrats all votes canceled this week and caution The House session will not resume until the Senate passes the funding bill.
Ocasio-Cortez said Jeffries and Schumer were leading the shutdown fight Rumors are called Its effect was “ridiculous,” “desperate” and “A crazy suggestion.”
“They’re all talking,” she said. “They’re talking with Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic leadership, and the Democrats are united in this cause.”
