Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and numerous House Democrats in the nation’s capital refused to condemn burning the American flag and chanting “death to America” when pressed by a reporter.
The reporter’s questions came in response to a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, where American flags were burnt.
“Anti-Israel protesters blocking the Brooklyn Bridge were burning the American flag and chanting ‘Death to America,’” the reporter said to Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA).
“Do you support that type of protest? Congresswoman, do you support burning the American flag and chanting Death to America?”
Pressley refused to answer.
The reporter then asked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez the same question.
