In a recent interview, Republican Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida was asked to respond to comments recently made by New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about her lack of experience in Congress. On Thursday, Ocasio-Cortez stated, “I think what’s really hard, and I know I’m only coming into one year in the House of Representatives, so it’s still kind of new to me.”
Donalds didn’t mince words in his response, saying that Ocasio-Cortez “doesn’t know what she’s talking about.” He argues that the body of work put forth by Ocasio-Cortez since she was elected into Congress in November of 2018 speaks for itself. He also says that Ocasio-Cortez has been “at the forefront of transforming the Democratic Party” and that she can’t deny her impact on national and local politics.
Donalds acknowledges that Ocasio-Cortez has been working hard in office—supporting issues such as the Green New Deal and Medicare for All—but that she should also recognize her own experience and influence. He believes that her comments degrade her accomplishments and send the wrong message to the public.
Byron Donalds has made it clear that he does not agree with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about her experience in Congress. Donalds believes that Ocasio-Cortez should own up to her impact on politics and recognize her own experience and influence. He also argues that her comments send the wrong message to the public. Whether you agree with Donalds or Ocasio-Cortez, it is clear that there is a strong debate brewing on Capitol Hill.