Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D.Y.) called Sen. John Fetterman a “terrible dunker” after highlighting a headline that said Sen. John Fetterman (D) criticized the Biden administration on Israel. He accused it of being an attempt.
“The tragedy in Gaza is 100% Hamas’ fault. It’s over when they stop using civilians and hospitals as shields, surrender, and release all remaining hostages,” Fetterman said, referring to headlines related to Ocasio and Cortez. Tweeted while sharing.
Mr. Fetterman has made it clear that he supports Israel and condemns Hamas in the wake of the brutal Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which included rape, murder, and kidnapping.
“I don’t know. I worry about young children dying. I care about human rights. I don’t want weapons worth billions of U.S. tax dollars to commit unspeakable atrocities.” We’re concerned about what you’re doing. We’re very careful to do better. We hope this tough dunk attempt helps you get whatever you’re aiming for. Ocasio-Cortez wrote in response to Fetterman’s post.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Sen. John Fetterman of a “terrible dunk attempt” after the senator emphasized his opposition to the Biden administration’s stance on Israel. Jay Janner/American Politician/USA TODAY NETWORK (via Imagn Images)
Earlier this week, the congressman tweeted, “The devastation unfolding in northern Gaza is a completely unchecked Netanyahu government armed to the teeth with the Biden administration as food aid is blocked and hospitals bombed.” “This is the result,” he tweeted. This is a genocide of Palestinians. The US should stop enabling that. Immediately implement an arms embargo. ”
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Earlier this month, to commemorate the tragic anniversary of the October 7 attack, Fetterman tweeted: “On this shocking one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, I share our collective grief for all the innocent lives lost. I continue to stand with our allies, I will continue to advocate for the release of all remaining hostages and the restoration of peace.”
Sen. John Fetterman speaks at a Harris campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, October 14, 2024. AP Photo/Jean Pasker
Israel has gone to war in response to the atrocities of October 7 last year, and Mr. Fetterman has been a staunch supporter of the US ally.
“Immediately after October 7th, I strongly affirmed my unconditional support for all financial, military, and intelligence support in Israel’s war on terror,” the senator tweeted last month.
