AOC Challenges Ted Cruz on RICO Remarks
Debate Heats Up: AOC vs. Ted Cruz on RICO
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) engaged in a heated exchange with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) over her remark that RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) isn’t a crime. This clash unfolded during a House Oversight Committee hearing focused on the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Ocasio-Cortez aimed to challenge former Hunter Biden business partner Tony Bobulinski by pressing him on specific crimes under RICO. Frustrated by the lack of agreement, she emphasized that RICO constituted a category of crimes, not a single offense.
Twitter Drama Unfolds
AOC – “RICO is not a crime.” pic.twitter.com/YcTusJAaP4
— MAZE (@mazemoore) March 20, 2024
While some agreed with Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Cruz took a different stance. He unequivocally asserted that RICO is a crime, citing its potential for severe penalties, and criticized Ocasio-Cortez’s defense of Joe Biden.
This is bizarre. RICO is most assuredly a crime… And yet @aoc—eager to defend Joe Biden—insists it’s not a crime. https://t.co/5hxw4Jk4lv
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 21, 2024
Ocasio-Cortez fired back, challenging Cruz to identify the specific crimes under RICO that the House GOP alleged, highlighting the need for concrete evidence to support RICO claims.
Wrong! RICO is a statute under which specific crimes may be considered. Name the crimes to substantiate RICO. What evidence does House GOP have? https://t.co/FYVdK6Y2OO
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 21, 2024
Reactions and Responses
The debate drew further attention with Fox Business host David Asman sharing input from Sol Wisenberg, a former Chief of the Financial Fraud Unit, who criticized Ocasio-Cortez for misinterpreting the law during her confrontation.
Sol Wisenberg sets AOC straight about RICO: “If you’re going to bully a witness, at least you shouldn’t embarrass yourself by getting the law wrong.” pic.twitter.com/p7MU62xSWo
— David Asman (@DavidAsmanfox) March 21, 2024
Adding to the discourse, Phil Holloway emphasized the criminal nature of RICO, reinforcing the complexity and significance of the legal framework.
RICO is a crime. Even #FaniWillis says so. It has its own distinct code section under state and federal law. #ricoisacrime pic.twitter.com/m3G3IpGCuf
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) March 21, 2024
The clash between Ocasio-Cortez and Cruz continues to fuel debate, underscoring differing interpretations of the legal landscape and political implications.
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