At a rally in Folsom, California, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rebuked Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro for her comments about Social Security payments to children. During the event, part of the Fighting Oligarchy Tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized that these benefits are not fraudulent, but rather a crucial support system for children whose parents have died. This interaction highlights the ongoing struggle to clarify misinformation in political discourse and the importance of advocating for vulnerable populations, especially in the wake of contentious political events.
Ocasio-Cortez condemned Jeanine Pirro's remarks about children receiving Social Security, clarifying they only receive it due to the death of their parents, defending the program's humanity.
During her speech at the Fighting Oligarchy Tour, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to understand the reasons behind children's Social Security benefits, highlighting compassion over perceived fraud.
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