Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s latest IDGAF moment has gone viral, and for good reason.
On Monday, The Independent’s interview with the New York Democrat was uploaded to X, featuring Ocasio-Cortez using plain language to link the uptick in health care costs to the explosion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations across the country.
“What should be the red lines when it comes to ICE funding? When it comes to [The Department of Homeland Security]? Should there be policy, or reduction in funding?” The Independent’s Eric Michael Garcia asked Ocasio-Cortez.
“My position has always been clear that ICE funding should be cut,” she replied. “We’re seeing what they’re doing with this reckless explosion in funding and — mind you — just so everybody knows…”
The lawmaker then looked directly into the camera. “I want everybody to understand: The cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this.”
