Former Assistant Treasury Secretary Monica Crowley called a 'clown' after suggesting AOC is upset that Trump 'won't date her'

Monica Crowley's remark suggesting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Donald Trump due to his refusal to date her sparked backlash online
Monica Crowley asserted that Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez frequently criticizes former President Donald Trump because he declined to date her (monicacrowley_/ Instagram, Getty Images, aoc/ Instagram)
Monica Crowley asserted that Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez frequently criticizes former President Donald Trump because he declined to date her (monicacrowley_/ Instagram, Getty Images, aoc/ Instagram)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Monica Crowley, former Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs of the Treasury Department under Donald Trump, asserted that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) frequently criticizes the former president because he declined to date her.

On the June 10 episode of 'Jesse Watters Primetime' on Fox News, Jesse Watters aired segments featuring Trump detractors imagining the potential consequences of a second Trump presidency.

AOC expresses concerns over Trump's threats to democracy

“It sounds nuts, but like, I wouldn’t be surprised if this guy threw me in jail,” Ocasio-Cortez said on a podcast, according to Media ITE.

She added, “He’s out of his mind. I mean, he did his whole first campaign around ‘lock her up.’ Like, this is his motto. I take him at his word when he says that he’s going to round up people."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Getty Images)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voiced concern about the possibility of Donald Trump undermining democracy (Getty Images)

"I take him at his word when he threatens journalists. If Donald Trump wins, we are looking at the potential disillusion of democracy in the United States of America,” she continued.

Watters invites Monica Crowley to discuss Biden's potential concession amid Trump's critics' speculations

Watters, known for his ridicule of Ocasio-Cortez, countered by suggesting that the congresswoman is more valuable to the Republican Party outside of prison."

He subsequently invited Crowley to the show to discuss whether President Joe Biden would acknowledge defeat to Trump in the event of losing.

Jesse Watters boasts an impressive net worth of $95 million  Jason Koerner/Getty Images)
Jesse Watters aired segments featuring Trump detractors imagining the potential consequences of a second Trump presidency (Getty Images)

“By the way, that AOC clip,” Crowley said. “I think AOC’s just mad that Donald Trump won’t date her. Remember how she’s always so obsessed?”

“You criticize me means you’re in love with me,” Watters replied. “Yes,” Crowley said. “That means we’re deeply in love with AOC,” the host cracked. “No, we’re so gentle and kind with her,” Crowley concluded.

Internet claims Monica Crowley is a 'clown'

As soon as the news surfaced on social media, users started criticizing Crowley for her remark about Ocasio-Cortez.

One wrote, "He couldn't pay her enough to stoop that low. Money can't buy everything."



 

AOC's supporter jumped in and claimed, "There’s no way in the world AOC would EVER date Trump."



 

Another user added, "Monica Crowley is a clown. Something tells me she wants to 'date' trump." [sic]



 

One commentator remarked, "I have the funny feeling that Trump would be the last one AOC would ever want to be see. In public with." [sic]



 

A person mocked saying, "Its surprising that her family allows her to go on television. Her condition becomes exacerbated." [sic]



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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