See for yourself:
You refuse to cosponsor the 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund, yet have the audacity to drum resentment towards Ilhan w/completely out-of-context quotes.
In 2018, right-wing extremists were behind almost ALL US domestic terrorist killings. Why don’t you go do something about that? https://t.co/rkb92IxkKX
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 11, 2019
Backlash Against Ocasio-Cortez’s Statements
Similarly to Omar’s 9/11 commentary, the statements which Ocasio-Cortez directed towards Crenshaw did not please many people. As such, Ocasio-Cortez has faced notable censure for lecturing a man who lost his eye on the battlefields about the plights of domestic terrorism.
Americans subsequently expressed outrage and disbelief in their criticisms of Ocasio-Cortez.
AOC implying @DanCrenshawTX, who served combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan (where he lost an EYE) in the wake of 9/11, hasn’t done enough for the victims of September 11 terrorist attack is astounding, though not shocking. pic.twitter.com/iWAn1v4FiJ
— Natalie Johnson (@nataliejohnsonn) April 11, 2019
Well, it's obvious @AOC has no idea what @DanCrenshawTX sacrificed for our nation as a result of 9-11.
Thrashing outrage at a Navy SEAL's disgust over @IlhanMN's EXACT quote is pretty classless. Even by your standards Ms. Ocasio-Cortez.
Some of us will #NeverForget Sept 11. https://t.co/C8TaN5bIre
— Jessie Jane Duff (@JessieJaneDuff) April 11, 2019
. @AOC tells NAVY SEAL and wounded War Veteran @DanCrenshawTX to “go do something” about Terrorism…..🤦🏼♂️
At this point, I just want to meet her parents…..
I want to know who is responsible for what we are dealing with…..THEY owe America an apology🤦🏼♂️
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) April 12, 2019
Omar’s Response to Backlash over 9/11 Comments
Thus far, Omar has not apologized for dismissing 9/11 as “something” that “some people did.” In fact, she has gone after Crenshaw for criticizing her choice of words. According to Omar, Crenshaw’s words, coupled with additional censure is “dangerous incitement.”
This is dangerous incitement, given the death threats I face. I hope leaders of both parties will join me in condemning it.
My love and commitment to our country and that of my colleagues should never be in question. We are ALL Americans! pic.twitter.com/foTZMpiZKv
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) April 10, 2019
