Ocasio-Cortez Heckled Over Gaza at Queens Town Hall

During a district town hall in Queens, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was interrupted by a protester who accused her of ignoring the 'genocide' in Gaza, calling her a 'liar' and 'war criminal.' The interruption occurred as Ocasio-Cortez discussed Trump administration budget cuts, prompting the audience to respond with chants of 'Shame!' and boos before staff escorted the protester out. Ocasio-Cortez reaffirmed her willingness to engage with critics but emphasized the need for ground rules to maintain order. The incident came as she announced a record-breaking $9.6 million fundraising haul from more than 266,000 donors, fueling speculation about her political ambitions. She has previously expressed concerns about civilian deaths in Gaza and the U.S. response to related protests. The episode underscores the increasing political pressure progressive lawmakers face over U.S. policy on Israel and Gaza.