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AOC denies being McCarthy’s mother amidst speakership dispute: ‘I won’t cushion tough situations’.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Slams Critics of McCarthy’s Ousting

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fiercely defends her decision to⁤ vote for the removal of former ⁢House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ⁢(R-CA), stating that he “made risky decisions and faced the natural consequences.”

The ⁢outspoken member of the “Squad” took to social media on Wednesday evening to reiterate her stance on McCarthy’s removal.

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“Contrary to the behavior ‌of ⁢McCarthy’s defenders,​ the idea‍ of men failing up is not a Constitutionally protected right,” Ocasio-Cortez asserted.

She⁣ further⁣ emphasized that McCarthy’s ⁣own actions led to his downfall and it was not her responsibility to shield him.

“I am not his mom, and my job is not to cushion Republicans from the consequences ‌of their decisions,” Ocasio-Cortez declared.

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In a historic afternoon on Tuesday, the House voted 216-210 to remove ⁣McCarthy from‍ the speakership, marking the first-ever removal of a​ sitting House ‍speaker.

The motion⁣ to‍ vacate was initiated by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on‌ Monday, with an unsuccessful attempt⁢ to table the ‌motion shortly before ‌the vote. McCarthy’s ousting means that‍ the⁤ House will be unable⁤ to function until a⁣ new speaker is elected.

Why⁤ did Rep. Alexandria​ Ocasio-Cortez vote for the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has firmly defended ‌her decision to ​vote for the ⁢removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy‍ (R-CA), asserting that he “made ‌risky decisions ⁣and ⁢faced‌ the ‍natural ​consequences.” Amid the controversy surrounding McCarthy’s ousting, Ocasio-Cortez,⁤ known for her outspoken nature, took to social media to reaffirm her stance on the matter.

In her statement, Ocasio-Cortez addressed the behavior exhibited by⁤ McCarthy’s​ defenders, emphasizing⁤ that the notion of‌ men failing‍ upwards is ‍not a Constitutionally protected right. ​She stressed that it was McCarthy’s own⁢ actions that⁤ led to⁣ his downfall and that⁢ she has no obligation to shield him from the consequences⁢ of his​ decisions.

“This is⁢ not ⁣a matter ⁢of being someone’s​ mother and cushioning Republicans from the‍ consequences of their choices,” Ocasio-Cortez declared, making it clear that her‌ role as a representative is not to protect individuals from the outcomes of their actions.

The recent vote to remove McCarthy from the‍ speakership came as ⁣a historic moment,​ with the House voting 216-210‌ in favor of his removal. This marked​ the ⁤first-ever ⁤removal of a sitting House speaker. ‍The motion to vacate was initiated by ‍Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Monday, despite an unsuccessful attempt to table the​ motion shortly before the vote ‌took place. ​McCarthy’s ousting ⁢has⁣ left the House unable to ⁣function until a new speaker is elected.

It is evident that Ocasio-Cortez⁤ stands ⁤firmly behind her decision and is unapologetic about⁢ her ​stance on McCarthy’s removal. As ⁣a member of the ⁤”Squad” and a prominent voice within the ⁢Democratic ⁢Party, her words carry weight and influence.⁢ With her outspoken nature, it‌ is likely she⁢ will continue​ to be a vocal defender of her decisions and will not⁢ shy away ⁣from confronting criticism.



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