The Bronx office of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, was defaced this past weekend with red paint, police reported on Monday. A sign was also left behind, which read, ‘AOC funds genocide in Gaza’.
A group that identifies itself as Boogie Down Liberation has claimed responsibility for this act. The group communicated with the New York Post on Monday, expressing their anger towards the representative.
In their statement, the group claimed that the Bronx is ‘tired of people like AOC and Representative Ritchie Torres using us as a stepping stone for their political careers.’ They further expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and criticized Ocasio-Cortez for her recent vote related to funding for Israel.
Ocasio-Cortez voted last week against a legislation that proposed cuts to funding for the Israeli Defense Forces. Her stance on this issue is seen as controversial by some, sparking debate on the complex issue of international relations and democratic representation.
This incident raises important questions surrounding political discourse and how dissatisfaction is expressed. As always, it is crucial to maintain open lines of communication and respect for democratic processes. We will continue to report on developments as they occur.