Pro-Palestinian Protester Heckles AOC at Queens Town Hall

At a recent town hall in Jackson Heights, Queens, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester who accused her of being a 'war criminal' and failing to act against the situation in Gaza. The protester, a healthcare worker, shouted accusations including 'Shame on you!' and was escorted from the venue while audience members responded with boos and chants. In response, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized her openness to dissent but asked attendees to respect ground rules and wait for the Q&A session. Despite the confrontation, Ocasio-Cortez has been one of Congress's most vocal critics of Israel’s actions in Gaza, previously calling for a U.S. arms embargo and highlighting the humanitarian crisis there. The incident comes amid her ongoing national 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with Senator Bernie Sanders and strong grassroots fundraising efforts. Speculation continues about her potential future runs for higher office.