Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 18, 2024
if someone thinks that a FEMA official is coming to their house to take their house away, that is a situation that could be escalatory or potentially become violent over something that is not true, correct?
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Discussing the dangers of misinformation affecting FEMA workers and community safety.

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