AOC Says Atmosphere Improved After Pelosi's Speakership, But Remains Hurt by Past Mocking Over Age
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Ocasio-Cortez claimed Pelosi mocked her for her young age, saying “I have protest signs older than you in my basement”
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Pelosi is a veteran lawmaker while AOC was elected at age 30, one of the youngest ever in Congress
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Pelosi and "The Squad" of progressive women have publicly feuded over ideological differences
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AOC felt singled out and disrespected by Pelosi's leadership as House Speaker
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With Pelosi no longer Speaker, AOC says senior members are nicer and she gets more floor time, feeling less "misery"