A Bronx office of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez experienced vandalism when red paint covered its front, accompanied by a sign accusing her of supporting genocide in Gaza. This incident occurred amid multiple threats to Ocasio-Cortez's life following her vote against a defense spending bill amendment that would have reduced aid for Israel. Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Israeli military's actions in Gaza, reiterating her opposition to military funding. Her campaign manager confirmed ongoing threats, stating they are taking the matter seriously to ensure safety.
Images circulating online showed that Ocasio-Cortez's office had been vandalized, with red paint covering the front and a sign alleging her support for genocide in Gaza.
Ocasio-Cortez voted against a defense spending bill amendment by Marjorie Taylor Greene that sought to eliminate funding for Israel's missile protection system.
The vandalism follows Ocasio-Cortez's vote against military funding, prompting criticism from the Democratic Socialists of America about her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Ocasio-Cortez emphasized her stance on social media, stating, "If you're saying I voted for military funding, you are lying."
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