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Martin Pengelly

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals why she was talking to far-right Republicans

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen talking on the House floor with the far-right Republicans Matt Gaetz and Paul Gosar.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen talking on the House floor with the far-right Republicans Matt Gaetz and Paul Gosar. Photograph: Screengrab

During a succession of votes for House speaker on Tuesday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen talking on the House floor with the far-right Republicans Matt Gaetz and Paul Gosar, the latter who once tweeted a video depicting him slashing her in the neck with a sword.

The New York Democrat, a progressive star, told MSNBC: “In chaos, anything is possible, especially in this era.”

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