AOC criticizes Schumer for supporting GOP funding bill

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for supporting a GOP-backed funding bill. She argued that the bill would benefit billionaires like Donald Trump and Elon Musk while undermining congressional authority. Ocasio-Cortez described the legislation as an "extreme spending bill" that sacrifices essential programs like Social Security and Medicare. She expressed concern that Senate Democrats are misjudging the political backlash from their decision. The funding bill passed the House with nearly all Democrats opposing it. Schumer defended his choice to avoid a government shutdown, stating that the alternative would allow Trump and Musk to harm vital government services.