News of AOC’s interview with New Yorker Radio is already making the rounds on social media. Calling for the abolition of DHS is something which many Americans will view as radical, especially conservatives. Ocasio-Cortez also hasn’t hesistated to tweet about her issues with the department.
DHS & ICE are flagrantly violating Congressional orders, just as we said they would.
Yet it was @IlhanMN, @AyannaPressley, @RashidaTlaib & I that were wrong to oppose throwing more money to abusive agencies, right? ⬇️ https://t.co/JExRxD1XDS
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 10, 2019
At this time, the DHS has not officially responded to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s interview. It is unlikely that the organization will face abolition, for reasons previously stated.
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