AOC has epic clapback for right-wing influencer who challenged her to a debate

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had an epic clapback for a right-wing influencer who challenged her to a debate.

It unfolded when Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer who has since pivoted to right-wing political activism, went on Fox News after a spat on X/Twitter, which started after Gaines suggested America was being “destroyed from within” by NYC mayor hopeful Zohran Mamdani.

Seemingly taking issue with AOC’s response that referenced her performance as an athlete, Gaines went on TV to propose a debate.

“Here’s what I will say – I want to honestly challenge AOC to a debate,” Gaines said. “She can defend socialism, I will defend capitalism. She can defend removing God, I will defend embracing a biblical worldview. She can defend child sacrifice, I will defend the sanctity of life.

“Any of the radical, insane Democratic policies and platform that they stand for, I will debate the opposite. I’m challenging AOC to it here.”

AOC had a stunning comeback, responding: “And I would like to challenge this person to get a real job.”

“Cook her,” someone responded.

Another wrote: “Lmao you going 2 for 2.”

Someone else said: “AOC on X dot com today.”

One person joked: “In a one-on-one debate against AOC, Riley Gaines would still tie for 5th place and then blame transgender people.”

Another argued: “I don’t care. I like that the Democrats are finally playing the same game that the Republicans have been for over a decade now. Being the bigger person doesn’t do s**t!”

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