AOC Defends Hasan Piker Appearances: Democrats ‘Have a Responsibility to Attend to’ Young Voters
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) says engaging with figures like Piker is part of building a "winning coalition" The post AOC Defends Hasan Piker Appearances: Democrats ‘Have a Responsibility to Attend to’ Young Voters appeared first on TheWrap .
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez defended her appearances on Hasan Piker's livestreams, stating they are aimed at engaging with young voters and building a winning coalition for Democrats. This assertion came during an appearance on ABC's "This Week," where she addressed the criticism Piker faced, including comments he made about the U.S. "deserving 9/11," which he later retracted and apologized for.
Jonathan Karl questioned whether Piker should have a role in the progressive movement, leading Ocasio-Cortez to remark that Democrats gained significant criticism for not engaging enough with young voters, particularly millennials. She emphasized that Democrats should be responsive to all demographic groups, noting the growing political decisiveness of millennials who are now adults with families of their own.
Ocasio-Cortez also highlighted the anger felt by millennials due to their economic and environmental concerns, which were allegedly neglected by previous generations.
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