Staff Reports
In a twist that could only be concocted in the halls of the Democratic Party, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the self-proclaimed queen of the progressive left, has recently faced another setback. Ocasio-Cortez’s dreams of achieving a top leadership role within the Democrat ranks suffered a hit as she lost her bid for the House Oversight Committee to veteran Congressman Gerry Connolly, who, surprise surprise, has actually had the decency to show up for 16 years.
Enter President-elect Donald Trump, who, like a savvy chess player, decided to weigh in on the drama. Trump noted the disappointment over AOC’s loss and advised her to keep pushing for leadership positions within her party. He seemed to suggest that persistence might someday yield results for the congresswoman, whose past efforts have generated more headlines than tangible accomplishments. Trump’s post on Truth Social chuckled about AOC’s predicament, hinting that this setback might not be the end of her political ambitions, which seems like a bold prediction considering her track record.
Trump encourages AOC to keep trying for Democrat leadership positions after Oversight loss https://t.co/bl25jOTveN
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) December 19, 2024
The internet, predictably, lit up with a mix of reactions, but not before Ocasio-Cortez made sure everyone knew that even Trump felt bad for her. Perhaps her penchant for the dramatic should have prepared her for yet another round in the political ring. After all, in AOC’s world, it’s no surprise when attention lands on her, even if it’s sympathy from the other side of the aisle. If Trump can find humor in her situation, one can only imagine what he thinks of her policy positions.
But this isn’t just a one-time jab from the GOP. Even House Oversight Chairman James Comer has admitted to being an AOC fan—albeit with the very important caveat that he disagrees with most of her ideas. It turns out some Republicans are happy to recognize the qualities in their political opponents when those opponents provide entertaining rhetoric, even if their actual policy proposals are reminiscent of a third-grader’s school project.
As Connolly steps into the role that Ocasio-Cortez coveted, it raises an interesting question: How many more times will the left’s rising stars trip over their own shoelaces in their relentless pursuit of leadership? The Democratic Party couldn’t be happier, as they continue to showcase candidates who often appear more interested in making a splash on social media than achieving meaningful governance. While AOC keeps her eyes set on the prize, one can’t shake the feeling that she may just need a little more than good intentions to get there. For now, she can take comfort in the fact that Trump, of all people, believes she still has a shot—though what that really means is anyone’s guess.
