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Cruz calls Ocasio-Cortez ‘parasite sucking on the taxpayer’ over billionaire remarks

Cruz calls Ocasio-Cortez ‘parasite sucking on the taxpayer’ over billionaire remarks

Summary

Senator Ted Cruz criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her statement that Americans cannot earn their way to becoming billionaires. Cruz called Ocasio-Cortez a “parasite sucking on the taxpayer” during an interview on Fox News.

Key Facts

  • Senator Ted Cruz is a Republican from Texas.
  • Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democrat from New York.
  • Ocasio-Cortez said that Americans cannot earn enough to become billionaires.
  • Cruz responded by calling her a parasite who relies on taxpayers’ money.
  • Cruz mentioned Ocasio-Cortez was once a bartender when speaking to Fox News.
  • Cruz said his comment was not meant to disrespect bartenders.
  • The exchange reflects ongoing political disagreements between conservative and progressive politicians.
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