AOC's Congressional Life Improved Post-Pelosi, New Book Claims

The book details the strained relationship between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, highlighting generational and strategic differences.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims her life in Congress has improved significantly since Nancy Pelosi stepped down from leadership, according to a new book by Ryan Grim.
The book details several instances of tension between Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi, including Pelosi's alleged frequent dismissals of Ocasio-Cortez due to her age.
Ocasio-Cortez, who was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, has often clashed with Pelosi over policy and strategic differences.
Since Pelosi's departure from leadership, Ocasio-Cortez says senior members and committee chairs have become more approachable and willing to work together.
Pelosi, who served as Speaker from 2007 to 2011 and again in 2019, stepped down from that leadership role in January 2023, but remains a member of the House of Representatives.