Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) questioned Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) mental prowess as she takes on a growing leadership role in the Democratic Party.
During a Fox News appearance on Tuesday, Kennedy slammed Ocasio-Cortez when asked about his thoughts about Democratic leadership, suggesting that she was ill-equipped to steer her party to success.
“I consider Congresswoman Cortez to be the leader of the Democratic Party,” he said. “I think she’s the reason there are directions on a shampoo bottle.”
Kennedy continued, “The Republican Party’s plan for dealing” with the Democrats’ new leader is Operation Let Her Speak.”
His comments come as Ocasio-Cortez, 35, has emerged as one of the Democratic Party’s most vocal leaders seeking to shake up messaging and strategy in the wake of the Left’s bruising losses in the 2024 elections.
Senator John Kennedy on AOC is pure gold:
“I consider AOC to be the leader of the Democratic Party.”
“I think she’s the reason there are directions on a shampoo bottle.”
“Our plan for dealing with her is Operation Let Her Speak.”
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 9, 2025
A CNN poll conducted last month suggested Ocasio-Cortez best reflects the Democratic Party’s principles.
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Ocasio-Cortez’s positions have put her at odds with aging but influential members in her party, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), whom some Democrats say should step aside to make way for a new generation of leaders.
Despite her growing influence in the Democratic Party, Kennedy and other Republicans have largely dismissed Ocasio-Cortez. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) mocked her “tiny little brain” during an interview last November.