Direct answer: Senator John Kennedy has publicly criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) in multiple appearances, notably on Fox News, where he has used sharply personal framing and satirical epithets. He has described her as leading a “socialist wing” within the Democratic Party and has made several mocking remarks about her policies and influence, including references such as labeling her as an example of why there are “directions on a shampoo bottle” and other provocative quips about her intellect and policy positions. Theseremarks have been widely circulated in media coverage of Kennedy’s confrontations with AOC during budget and governance debates in 2025.
If you’d like, I can summarize specific quotes or provide a timeline of Kennedy’s exchanges with AOC across the year, with citations to the exact video clips or articles.
