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Johnson Slams Ocasio-Cortez: 'Marxism' Fuels Dem Demands

10/18/2025

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On October 17, 2025, Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticized Democrat demands to reopen the federal government during an appearance on FNC’s The Ingraham Angle.
He said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) represents a 'rise of Marxism' within the Democratic Party.
Johnson argued Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)'s resistance to a simple funding measure stems from fear of Ocasio-Cortez's influence and signals a party shift.

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On October 17, 2025, Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticized Democrat demands to reopen the federal government during an appearance on FNC’s The Ingraham Angle.
He said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) represents a 'rise of Marxism' within the Democratic Party.
Johnson argued Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)'s resistance to a simple funding measure stems from fear of Ocasio-Cortez's influence and signals a party shift.