Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has reignited her feud with Elon Musk, this time calling him a “billionaire conman” and questioning his qualifications to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
In a recent video, the New York congresswoman didn’t hold back.
“Elon Musk is not a scientist, he is not an engineer. He is a billionaire conman with a lot of money,” AOC declared.
She went on to mock the idea that Musk was an expert in government efficiency, adding:
“If you all think he is an expert in that, I’ve got a bridge to nowhere to sell you. These are people’s lives on the line, and we cannot laugh them away.”
Her comments quickly sparked debate, with supporters cheering her outspokenness while critics accused her of exaggeration.
Reddit Reacts: A Mixed Bag
Online, AOC’s remarks split opinion.
One supporter praised her bluntness:
“She has more b**ls than most politicians. We need 100 more AOCs.”
Others took aim at Musk’s background, comparing him to Donald Trump:
“The difference is that Musk is better at getting others to do his bidding. He’s more dangerous because of that.”
Meanwhile, some argued that money had corrupted politics entirely:
“It’s insane that someone like her is an anomaly. Money has been running the country into the ground for decades.”
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