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AOC Town Hall Disrupted by Protester Over Gaza Stance

At a Queens event, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced accusations of ignoring a 'genocide in Gaza,' prompting a focus on her event protocols and political leadership.

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An attendee shouts at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during a town hall gathering about her stance on the Israel / Palestine conflict in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens, NY, May 2, 2025.
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Overview

  • During a May 2 town hall in Jackson Heights, Queens, a nurse accused Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of ignoring a 'genocide in Gaza,' calling her a 'war criminal.'
  • The protester was met with boos and chants of 'Shame! Shame! Shame!' from the audience before being escorted out by event staff.
  • Ocasio-Cortez reiterated her openness to dissent but emphasized the importance of adhering to event ground rules, asking attendees to wait for the Q&A session.
  • The disruption occurred as part of Ocasio-Cortez's nationwide 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with Senator Bernie Sanders, fueling speculation about her potential 2028 presidential bid.
  • The incident highlights broader tensions within U.S. politics over the Israel-Hamas conflict and the challenges faced by progressive lawmakers in addressing polarized constituencies.