Posted 11/30/2023, 7:50:00 PM
Ocasio-Cortez Reflects on Improved Congress Environment Since Pelosi Stepped Down
- Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi had a tense relationship, with generational divides and strategic differences
- Pelosi fretted that "Abolish ICE" was injected by Russians; Ocasio-Cortez's team then avoided her
- Ocasio-Cortez indicates life in Congress has been much better since Pelosi stepped down
- She thought her misery was due to Pelosi but realized it was just her after Pelosi left leadership
- Ocasio-Cortez says senior members and chairs now talk to her more and she gets more floor time