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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “The insider trading that happens in Congress, it explodes…”

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

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I really think we may have disturbingly high fived in that moment. And I think sometimes what my colleagues and, like, you know, other people in the party don't understand is that The insider trading that happens in Congress, it explodes the cynicism that fuels the right. It doesn't benefit us, it benefits Republicans because they make no bones about the fact that they are here about what class they are here to serve. (37:10–37:18)

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Asserts that insider trading in Congress increases public cynicism and benefits Republicans.

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