AOC fires back at Ana Kasparian for accusing her of trying to block bill cutting arms to Israel

WASHINGTON, DC: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ana Kasparian found themselves locked in a sharp public clash over Israel funding, with the exchange quickly turning personal and intense.

The back-and-forth unfolded on social media after Ocasio-Cortez addressed a foiled plot targeting pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani, triggering a chain of reactions that escalated into a heated argument about political records and credibility.

Ocasio-Cortez condemns plot, sparking online exchange

Ocasio-Cortez first weighed in on the situation after authorities intervened in what she described as a serious threat.

“Today, the FBI and NYPD disrupted a plot by a member of a pro-Israel terrorist organization to target Nerdeen Kiswani,” she wrote, calling it “a reprehensible act of political violence.”

She added, “There is no place for it in our city nor our country,” while expressing relief that Kiswani was safe and that the suspect had been arrested.

The post quickly drew attention, including a pointed response from Kasparian, who challenged the congresswoman’s stance.

“You should vote to send Israel more money for weapons!” Kasparian replied, setting off the exchange that followed.

‘You aren’t talented enough’: Ocasio-Cortez hits back

Ocasio-Cortez did not hold back in her response, directly pushing back against the claim.

“I never have. Feel free to continue lying publicly, though. Those checks don’t cash themselves, and you aren’t talented enough to be relevant with the truth,” she wrote.

The remark marked a sharp turn in tone, with the congresswoman accusing Kasparian of spreading misinformation and questioning her credibility.

Voting record debate draws fact-check responses

As the argument unfolded, some users turned to Grok to verify the competing claims.

According to the response shared, “No, Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has never voted to approve weapons sales or major military aid packages to Israel.”

The explanation pointed to congressional records, noting that she voted against the 2024 Israel Security Supplemental and similar measures tied to funding weapon purchases.

It also highlighted her role in co-sponsoring 2025 joint resolutions aimed at blocking proposed foreign military sales to Israel.

On defensive funding measures, the response said Ocasio-Cortez voted against broader bills that included such funding, while also opposing amendments related to them.

Kasparian doubles down with detailed response

Kasparian later defended her position, pushing back against Ocasio-Cortez’s criticism and explaining her reasoning.

“Sure, I might be untalented. Up to others to decide,” she wrote. “But I can deduce that voting ‘no’ on legislation that would cut arms to Israel amounts to supporting US funded arms to Israel.”

She went further, criticizing US support tied to Israel’s defense systems and broader policies.

“Those crimes are committed with zero fear of blowback thanks to the defensive capabilities Americans are forced to bankroll,” Kasparian added.

The longtime co-host of ‘The Young Turks’ also revisited Ocasio-Cortez’s past vote in 2021, referencing a bill tied to additional funding for Israel.

“You got a little pressure from your corrupt colleagues, changed your vote to ‘present’ and then wept about it…literally. Is that what political ‘talent’ looks like?” Kasparian wrote.

She closed with another pointed remark: “As for cashing checks, I’d respectfully ask you to remember who pays yours. It’s the people you’re lying to right now.”