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Ocasio-Cortez knocks Cruz over ‘parasite’ remark

Ocasio-Cortez knocks Cruz over ‘parasite’ remark

Summary

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to Senator Ted Cruz after he called her a "parasite." Ocasio-Cortez said Cruz looks down on working-class people. Cruz made the comment because of a disagreement over economic issues.

Key Facts

  • Senator Ted Cruz called Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a "parasite."
  • Cruz said she was "sucking on the taxpayer," referring to government support.
  • Ocasio-Cortez represents New York as a Democrat.
  • Ted Cruz is a Republican senator from Texas.
  • Ocasio-Cortez criticized Cruz for viewing working-class people as inferior.
  • The comments came during a debate about American workers earning enough money.
  • This exchange is part of ongoing political disagreements between the two politicians.
  • The topic involves views on taxes, government support, and economic fairness.
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