AOC’s attempt to blame a potential government shutdown on Republicans hasn’t gotten off to a great start.

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez responded to Republican Speaker Mike Johnson putting Democrat Chuck Schumer in the hot seat after the House passed a bill that would freeze spending, but keep the government running.

“Chuck Schumer needs to decide: will Senate Democrats keep the government funded or will they join House Democrats and shut it down?” Johnson asked on X, and posted a clip of an interview on “Fox & Friends.”

Every House Democrat but one voted to shut down the government yesterday.

Chuck Schumer needs to decide: will Senate Democrats keep the government funded or will they join House Democrats and shut it down? pic.twitter.com/9JcTu8XLnQ

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) March 12, 2025

AOC clapped back on X arguing Republicans hold the cards with control of all three federal branches. “Republicans run the House, the Senate, and the White House. You run the government. If you have the votes, then go ahead,” AOC stated. “If you need Democrats, then you need to negotiate with Democrats. Those are your two options. Blaming someone else because your shoes are untied isn’t one.”

The ‘Squad’ member was immediately called out for her seemingly deceitful statement. Fox News contributor Joe Concha was among them.

The Senate requires more than a simple majority.

AOC knows this. She also knows her followers likely do not. Hence… https://t.co/PwglOLqAAh

— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) March 13, 2025

White House Deputy Chief of Staff called AOC’s post “incredible” for sheer ignorance.

AOC doesn’t know what a CR is. Incredible.

When both sides disagree on government funding…Congress passes a CR. It just means: continue funding tomorrow at the same levels being spent today. https://t.co/RJ2eiI54RV

— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) March 13, 2025

Democrats count on the fact that their voters don’t know how the government works. https://t.co/wQqA68fhrW

— Eric Ochotnicki (@EricOchotnicki) March 13, 2025

Exploiting ignorance is a hell of a way to govern.

This you AOC????? Let’s DO shut down Congressional salaries as well. Go for it. pic.twitter.com/TNy16W6RJ7

— MimiNorth20 (@MimiNorth20) March 12, 2025

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