Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Decision to Skip Joint Session of Congress
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she will not attend the joint session of Congress, opting to engage with her followers on social media instead. She previously asked for suggestions on what Democrats should do for the event, inaccurately referring to it as the 'State of the Union.' Some followers suggested a walkout or disruption during President Trump's speech. Ocasio-Cortez has a history of skipping major events involving the Republican president.
Key Points
- Ocasio-Cortez will not attend the joint session of Congress and will engage with her followers on social media instead.
- She asked for suggestions on what Democrats should do for the event, inaccurately calling it the 'State of the Union.'
- Some followers suggested a walkout or disruption during President Trump's speech.
- Ocasio-Cortez has a history of skipping major events involving the Republican president.