Ocasio-Cortez told members of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America Tuesday that she would commit to voting no on any military aid spending for Israel, a spokesperson for the lawmaker told CNN.
Her comments come at a time when the Democratic Party is taking on a more critical stance toward the Israeli government and pro-Israel lobbying groups that have spent millions against Democratic candidates who support conditioning aid to Israel.
ResidentKelpien on
I am not outraged by her stance.
It is past time for Israel to pay for their own battles.
10390 on
Which makes now a good time to show her some support. AIPAC and their new trying-to-not-sound-like-AIPAC PACs will be coming for her.
It’s egregious that this is seen as brave or controversial, but I’m glad she’s clear on this
Vast-Butte-Futures on
Totally reasonable position. They have free healthcare and education while we subsidize their military.
chritenen on
Good.
Fuck Israel.
altiif on
Good. About time
justbunnies on
As they all should. We are funding awful things.
FosterFl1910 on
Will this set the record for number of threads on the same topic in a 24hr period?
Ok_Win2630 on
Every Israeli has healthcare, meanwhile every American does not. We need to start spending money on our own citizens rather than fund a foreign government’s war.
dudenamedfella on
What do you know a politician with a fucking backbone?
I don’t agree with everything and she says all the time I mean, I’m not some sort of simp or follower, but you know more often than not. I do agree with her. I genuinely do like her. I feel like she’s a good representative of constituency.
rautx15 on
This is the stance I need to vote for any Democrat moving forward. Denounce and defund Israel, or no vote.
vagabending on
Good. Israel can pay for its own defense.
yubsnubs on
Israel has the 29th-ish largest economy. There was a time they needed our money, they dont need it anymore.
Comfortable-Ebb-2859 on
More of this please!
nthpwr on
severe all diplomatic ties with israel. they are not allies. persona non grata. we do not need them
Comet439 on
Yeah this makes sense. You want to be top dog on the middle east? You can support yourself.
Y0___0Y on
Israel is rich. They can pay for their own defense. It’s Ukraine who needs us.
Technical-Fly-6835 on
Why does Israel need aid ? It’s rich and has billionaire buddies.
misty-mornings on
I mean she was elected to support and represent the people who voted for her. Not some batshit warmongering ethnocracy 5000 mile away
Why is this even news.
Coldsmoke888 on
Israel doesn’t need any aid. It’s a country the size of New Jersey with nuclear weapons and a huge military. They can figure out how to pay for things on their own. They’re long past being in need of anything.
TwilightBubble on
AOC for president.
Nay-Nay385 on
Whatever, not a huge shocker is it?
Doctor__Hammer on
Fucking FINALLY. Why the hell did it take her so long to do what is OBVIOUSLY the right thing?!
GrimmRadiance on
Fair enough. The history of the United giving aid to other countries always came with strings attached. It’s past time that Israel reign in their radicals. Wars can be fought and won without treating the opponent as less than human. And in today’s modern era of precision weaponry all the civilian deaths no longer seem like unfortunate accidents but rather purposeful.
No more military aid to Israel for the time being.
PrestigiousKing333 on
Remember when she said she was Jewish?
Purple-Landscape-856 on
Is she really significant?
Dramatic_Date8351 on
Good. Im sick of paying for their Healthcare. Their safety. Sick of it!!
SquiddyBB on
AOC needs to come out and say “I have no suicidal thoughts and won’t ever kill myself”
I swear Israel is going to try something…
Ne0nGalax-E on
Cut their fucking free healthcare and finally bring that home while we’re at it.
Turbulent-Garlic8467 on
Unimaginably based of her to do this now, but this should have been her stance two years ago
apostlebatman on
Let’s call it the Aluminum Foil Dome because of how much it actually sucks.
Appropriate-Sort-202 on
That’s my President.
Fuck the State of Israel.
Gold-Standard420 on
Someone check the brakes on her car and keep her away from windows.
RealSundance on
Can I vote for her?
iamprofessionalest on
About time
DrMacintosh01 on
Good
anythingfordopamine on
Literally the bare minimum
TTSqueeze on
Finally
theromingnome on
Israel are a bunch of genocidal maniacs. It’s the only moral choice.
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[Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez](https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/politics/ocasio-cortez-vote-against-military-aid-israel-iron-dome?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit) said Tuesday she would vote against sending any military aid to Israel, including defensive supplies, a marked shift from a Democrat deemed a potential 2028 presidential candidate.
Ocasio-Cortez told members of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America Tuesday that she would commit to voting no on any military aid spending for Israel, a spokesperson for the lawmaker told CNN.
Her remarks, [first reported by City & State](https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2026/04/dsa-forum-aoc-pledges-not-vote-any-military-aid-israel/412544/), were made at a private forum as members considered whether to endorse her re-election bid.
Her comments come at a time when the Democratic Party is taking on a more critical stance toward the Israeli government and pro-Israel lobbying groups that have spent millions against Democratic candidates who support conditioning aid to Israel.
I am not outraged by her stance.
It is past time for Israel to pay for their own battles.
Which makes now a good time to show her some support. AIPAC and their new trying-to-not-sound-like-AIPAC PACs will be coming for her.
https://www.ocasiocortez.com/
It’s egregious that this is seen as brave or controversial, but I’m glad she’s clear on this
Totally reasonable position. They have free healthcare and education while we subsidize their military.
Good.
Fuck Israel.
Good. About time
As they all should. We are funding awful things.
Will this set the record for number of threads on the same topic in a 24hr period?
Every Israeli has healthcare, meanwhile every American does not. We need to start spending money on our own citizens rather than fund a foreign government’s war.
What do you know a politician with a fucking backbone?
I don’t agree with everything and she says all the time I mean, I’m not some sort of simp or follower, but you know more often than not. I do agree with her. I genuinely do like her. I feel like she’s a good representative of constituency.
This is the stance I need to vote for any Democrat moving forward. Denounce and defund Israel, or no vote.
Good. Israel can pay for its own defense.
Israel has the 29th-ish largest economy. There was a time they needed our money, they dont need it anymore.
More of this please!
severe all diplomatic ties with israel. they are not allies. persona non grata. we do not need them
Yeah this makes sense. You want to be top dog on the middle east? You can support yourself.
Israel is rich. They can pay for their own defense. It’s Ukraine who needs us.
Why does Israel need aid ? It’s rich and has billionaire buddies.
I mean she was elected to support and represent the people who voted for her. Not some batshit warmongering ethnocracy 5000 mile away
Why is this even news.
Israel doesn’t need any aid. It’s a country the size of New Jersey with nuclear weapons and a huge military. They can figure out how to pay for things on their own. They’re long past being in need of anything.
AOC for president.
Whatever, not a huge shocker is it?
Fucking FINALLY. Why the hell did it take her so long to do what is OBVIOUSLY the right thing?!
Fair enough. The history of the United giving aid to other countries always came with strings attached. It’s past time that Israel reign in their radicals. Wars can be fought and won without treating the opponent as less than human. And in today’s modern era of precision weaponry all the civilian deaths no longer seem like unfortunate accidents but rather purposeful.
No more military aid to Israel for the time being.
Remember when she said she was Jewish?
Is she really significant?
Good. Im sick of paying for their Healthcare. Their safety. Sick of it!!
AOC needs to come out and say “I have no suicidal thoughts and won’t ever kill myself”
I swear Israel is going to try something…
Cut their fucking free healthcare and finally bring that home while we’re at it.
Unimaginably based of her to do this now, but this should have been her stance two years ago
Let’s call it the Aluminum Foil Dome because of how much it actually sucks.
That’s my President.
Fuck the State of Israel.
Someone check the brakes on her car and keep her away from windows.
Can I vote for her?
About time
Good
Literally the bare minimum
Finally
Israel are a bunch of genocidal maniacs. It’s the only moral choice.