Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) strongly criticized Charlie Kirk in a House floor speech and on social media. She condemned Kirk's rhetoric and beliefs as "ignorant, uneducated and sought disenfranchisement of millions of Americans." AOC highlighted several of Kirk's controversial views, including his claim that the Civil Rights Act that granted Black Americans the right to vote was a "mistake," his defense of the assailant who attacked Paul Pelosi, and his accusation that Jewish people controlled not just colleges but nonprofits, movies, and Hollywood. While condemning Kirk's assassination as a "horrific and vile attack," AOC argued against a resolution honoring his life and legacy, saying it was introduced on a partisan basis rather than seeking to unite Congress. She also warned against using Kirk's death to justify an "assault on free speech," criticizing President Trump and the FCC for threatening to shut down outlets critical of the administration in the name of Charlie Kirk. AOC emphasized the importance of rejecting political violence without uplifting Kirk's divisive ideas.
In summary, AOC's position was to condemn the violence against Kirk while simultaneously rejecting his political beliefs and opposing efforts to honor him with a congressional resolution that she saw as politically motivated.
