Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has criticized a pro-Palestinian rally that took place in Times Square, calling it "unacceptable and harmful." AOC, a prominent progressive Democrat from New York City, condemned the rally for its "bigotry" and "antisemitism." She stated that shutting down hatred and antisemitism should not be difficult and that it is a core principle of solidarity. AOC's condemnation is notable because of her frequent criticism of Israel and her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America, the group that endorsed the rally. The rally has faced growing backlash, with liberal politicians also criticizing its "bigotry and callousness." This development is seen as a shift in political winds, as AOC's condemnation of pro-Palestinian rallies is unexpected.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square | https://t.co/m06z806Xut ✍️@JTAnews https://t.co/bnk34bXLnP
You know the political winds have changed when AOC is condemning pro-Palestinian rallies. https://t.co/RmUQLRN7qy
But the long time bigotry and antisemitism of many in the Democrat party and that of her fellow squad members…not a problem @AOC calls out ‘bigotry’ at pro-Palestine rally in NYC https://t.co/4Zu1NsEbye #StandWithIsrael
NYC Rep @AOC’s condemnation of the pro-#Palestine rally is notable because of her frequent criticism of #Israel as well as her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America, the group that endorsed Sunday’s rally. https://t.co/715y5vaiTo
AOC condemns 'bigotry' at NYC rally “It should not be hard to shut down hatred and antisemitism where we see it. That is a core tenet of solidarity." “The bigotry and callousness expressed in Times Square on Sunday were unacceptable and harmful in this devastating moment." https://t.co/73CFP0H3eu
AOC Slams ‘Bigotry’ and ‘Anti-Semitism’ at Left-Wing Pro-Palestine Rallies In NYC https://t.co/60EIaKrLTi
.@AOC, the prominent progressive Democratic New York congresswoman from New York City, condemned a pro-Palestinian rally that took place over the weekend in Times Square, calling it “unacceptable and harmful.” #NYC | #Israel | #TimesSquare https://t.co/715y5vaiTo
AOC, liberal politicians slam pro-Palestine rally amid growing backlash: 'bigotry and callousness' https://t.co/DVBUA3sr7u