New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she was going “to deck” a heckler who called her his “favorite big-booty Latina” while she was walking up the Capitol steps Wednesday.
Right-wing instigator Alex Stein had approached AOC to harass her, calling the congresswoman “sexy” and making other comments.
“You’re my favorite big-booty Latina — I love you, AOC, you’re my favorite,” he said as he filmed himself. AOC was seen walking up the steps with two other people.
“She wants to kill babies but she’s still beautiful. You look very beautiful in that dress. You look very sexy. Look at that booty on AOC,” Stein continued.
In the video, AOC headed toward Stein but an aide stuck their arm out to stop her. She then sarcastically posed for a quick selfie with Stein.
“Look how sexy she looks in that dress,” Stein yelled as the congresswoman reached the top of the steps. “Whooo. I love it, AOC. Hot hot hot like a tamale”.
AOC had posted a photo of Stein’s face in a since-deleted tweet and criticized him for spewing “disgusting garbage in front of an officer who let him continue”.
In another tweet, she said she took down the original post about the “deeply disgusting incident” because “it’s clearly someone seeking extremist fame”.
“It’s just a bummer to work in an institution that openly allows this, but talking about it only invites more. Just really sad,” she added.
“I was actually walking over to deck him because if no one will protect us then I’ll do it myself but I needed to catch a vote more than a case today,” she continued, including the video.
Stein replied to AOC’s tweet, saying “If you really love me you would of at least tagged me”.