Political Quotes

On the recordJune 24, 2025
Also, I’m a Bronx girl. You should know that we can eat Queens boys for breakfast. Respectfully.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez defended her Bronx identity against Trump's comments.

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