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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “President Trump has gone on the record saying, we're not…”

Featuring: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic | U.S. House, New York, District 14

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to find her party's path back into power. | Morning Edition | NPR

Published | Video Starts at 03:52

Yes, from, from the Energy and Commerce Committee, whose jurisdiction is overwhelmingly Medicaid and Medicare. Correct. Okay. And you think that is a mistake? That will come back to them why? President Trump has gone on the record saying, we're not going to touch Medicaid. The Republican Party is saying over and over again, we are not going to cut Medicaid, we are not going to touch Medicare. And you. (03:52–03:57)

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