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AOC owes Ted Cruz an apology for saying he almost murdered her, says Congressman Chip Roy
Congressman Chip Roy (R., Texas) on Thursday demanded that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., NY) apologize to Senator Ted Cruz (R., Texas) for tweeting that the Texas senator almost murdered her during riots in the United States Capitol earlier this month. The comments of the “Squad” member came after Cruz responded to one of his tweets saying he totally agreed with her that “we need to know more” about Robinhood’s decision to prevent retail investors from buying some shares. “I am happy to work with Republicans on this issue where there is common ground, but you almost murdered me three weeks ago, so you can stay out,” said Ocasio-Cortez in response. “I am happy to work with almost any other GOP that is not trying to kill me. In the meantime, if you want to help, you can resign. “I am happy to work with Republicans on this issue where there is common ground, but you almost murdered me 3 weeks ago, so you can stay out. Happy to work with almost any other GOP that is not trying to kill me. In the meantime, if you want to help, you can resign. https://t.co/4mVREbaqqm – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 28, 2021 Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats have asked the Cruz to step down in recent weeks, saying that he and other Republicans who opposed the certification of president Joe Biden’s victory helped to encourage the pro-Trump crowd that invaded the Capitol on January 6 as Congress met to count electoral votes. Roy wrote a letter to Mayor Nancy Pelosi (D., California), calling Ocasio-Cortez’s statements “gross”. “It is completely unacceptable behavior for a member of Congress to make this kind of harsh accusation against another member of the House or Senate for simply engaging in speeches and debates about voters while they interpret the Constitution. I ask that you call her to apologize immediately and retract her comments, ”wrote Roy. “If Representative Ocasio-Cortez does not apologize immediately, we will be forced to find alternative ways to condemn this unfortunate statement,” he added. Roy, who previously served as Cruz’s chief of staff, also supported efforts to oppose Biden’s victory, although he changed positions after the turmoil and did not object to certification. “The president should never have made certain Americans believe something that just can’t be,” Roy said in comments to Congress when the electoral vote count met again after the riots. Cruz responded to Ocasio-Cortez’s claim on Thursday, telling reporters that “there is a lot of party anger and anger on the Democratic side.” “Yes, it is not healthy for our country, it certainly does not lead to healing or unity, but each has to decide how he wants to interact with others,” he said. Oh, is there anger? Now, why would there be anger that Cruz would extend the known lies about our election that fueled an insurrection that cost the lives of people? What does he think should be the logical answer to his lies? A hug? Perhaps there is anger because your actions deserve responsibility. https://t.co/92O6tYxzB3 – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 28, 2021 Ocasio-Cortez replied: “Now why would there be anger that Cruz would spread known lies about our election that fueled an insurrection that cost people’s lives? ”“ What does he think should be the logical answer to his lies? A hug? Perhaps there is anger because your actions deserve responsibility, ”she said. Several Democratic senators earlier this month called the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate Cruz and Senator Josh Hawley (R., Mo.), who also opposed counting electoral votes, saying the pair’s objections “lent legitimacy” protesters. cause and “made future violence more likely”.