AOC's 2019 Cohen Questioning Catalyzed Downfall of Trump's Corrupt Business Empire

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez played a crucial role in exposing Trump's business fraud during Michael Cohen's 2019 testimony. Her questioning opened the door to further investigation.
Ocasio-Cortez focused on getting substantive answers from Cohen, while other Democrats grandstanded.
Her questions led NY Attorney General Letitia James to investigate Trump's finances, culminating in this week's fraud trial.
Ocasio-Cortez has received little credit for catalyzing the downfall of Trump's corrupt business empire.
Progressives like AOC value anti-corruption efforts, seeing it as linked to their policy goals of economic justice.

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9/9/2023

Greenwald: AOC and 'Squad' Betray Anti-War Stances by Voting to Fund Ukraine War

Glenn Greenwald accuses Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other congressional Democrats of voting in favor of the war in Ukraine, claiming they were unified in supporting Joe Biden's policy, while comparing Ocasio-Cortez to former President Barack Obama who he says failed to live up to his promises of change.

9/24/2023

AOC Calls for Menendez Resignation, Blames US Policy for Migrant Crisis, Plans to Trade Tesla for Union EV amid NYC Migrant Surge

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez partly blames US sanctions on Venezuela for the migrant crisis in the city and the country, but also acknowledges that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is responsible; she calls for a reevaluation of the sanctions.

9/25/2023

AOC Contradicts Biden's Rosy Economic Message, Says US Economy in Crisis

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez contradicted President Biden's narrative on the economy, calling it a "crisis" and criticizing Washington insiders and Wall Street analysts for being out of touch with the struggles of working-class Americans.

9/28/2023

AOC and Musk Trade Barbs on Twitter After He Questions Her Intelligence

After Elon Musk insulted her intelligence, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back by listing her accomplishments and asserting that she wasn't born rich.

9/29/2023

Mace and Ocasio-Cortez Clash Over Biden Impeachment Hearing

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for being an "actress" and denied allegations made during the House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

10/1/2023

AOC Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Attacking Bowman Over Accident While Protecting Santos' Lies

House GOP lawmakers are being criticized by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for not going after Rep. George Santos, who is embattled with fraud, money laundering, and lying accusations, with the same fervor they have shown towards Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a House office building.

10/1/2023

Ocasio-Cortez Defends Bowman, Contrasts GOP Response to Santos Scandal

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman's actions of pulling a fire alarm in a House office building before the government funding vote, stating that his explanation was understandable and that there is no equivalence between his actions and the alleged misconduct by House Republicans.

10/23/2023

AOC Criticizes Rep. Donalds' Speaker Bid, Says He Should Get to Know Congress Before Running After Presenting 'Fabricated' Evidence

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Rep. Byron Donalds' bid for House Speaker by reminding of their past clash on the Oversight and Accountability Committee over the use of "fabricated" evidence.

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Posted 10/3/2023, 10:01:00 AM

AOC's 2019 Cohen Questioning Catalyzed Downfall of Trump's Corrupt Business Empire

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez played a crucial role in exposing Trump's business fraud during Michael Cohen's 2019 testimony. Her questioning opened the door to further investigation.
Ocasio-Cortez focused on getting substantive answers from Cohen, while other Democrats grandstanded.
Her questions led NY Attorney General Letitia James to investigate Trump's finances, culminating in this week's fraud trial.
Ocasio-Cortez has received little credit for catalyzing the downfall of Trump's corrupt business empire.
Progressives like AOC value anti-corruption efforts, seeing it as linked to their policy goals of economic justice.

salon.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Greenwald: AOC and 'Squad' Betray Anti-War Stances by Voting to Fund Ukraine War

9/24/2023

AOC Calls for Menendez Resignation, Blames US Policy for Migrant Crisis, Plans to Trade Tesla for Union EV amid NYC Migrant Surge

9/25/2023

AOC Contradicts Biden's Rosy Economic Message, Says US Economy in Crisis

9/28/2023

AOC and Musk Trade Barbs on Twitter After He Questions Her Intelligence

After Elon Musk insulted her intelligence, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back by listing her accomplishments and asserting that she wasn't born rich.

9/29/2023

Mace and Ocasio-Cortez Clash Over Biden Impeachment Hearing

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for being an "actress" and denied allegations made during the House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

10/1/2023

AOC Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Attacking Bowman Over Accident While Protecting Santos' Lies

10/1/2023

Ocasio-Cortez Defends Bowman, Contrasts GOP Response to Santos Scandal

10/23/2023

AOC Criticizes Rep. Donalds' Speaker Bid, Says He Should Get to Know Congress Before Running After Presenting 'Fabricated' Evidence