AOC Defends Mamdani Endorsement, Critiques ICE | JQJO

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her endorsement of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, urging fellow Democrats to meet him personally before judging him. She emphasized the importance of direct communication, countering criticisms regarding his past association with the controversial phrase "globalize the intifada." While supporting crackdowns on violent criminals, Ocasio-Cortez criticized ICE for targeting law-abiding immigrants, advocating for a more focused approach to immigration enforcement.