AOC escalates her war against Vice President JD Vance after a fatal ICE shooting, while brazenly claiming she would “stomp” him in a 2028 presidential matchup that threatens to bring radical leftist policies to the White House.
Story Highlights
- AOC attacks Vice President Vance over justified ICE shooting of immigration activist in Minneapolis
- Radical congresswoman boasts she would defeat Vance in hypothetical 2028 presidential race
- Trump administration stands firm with law enforcement against progressive assault on federal authority
- Political analysts warn AOC’s extreme policies would be exposed in national campaign
AOC Attacks Law Enforcement After Justified ICE Operation
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launched a vicious attack on Vice President JD Vance following a January 7, 2026 ICE operation in Minneapolis that resulted in the fatal shooting of immigration activist Renee Nicole Good. Federal sources confirmed Good was a member of “ICE Watch,” a group that actively interferes with federal immigration enforcement operations. AOC accused Vance of believing “shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America,” deliberately ignoring the circumstances that led to the justified use of force.
Vance properly defended ICE agents at a White House briefing, characterizing the incident as “an attack on federal law enforcement” and stating unequivocally that “The president stands with ICE, I stand with ICE, we stand with all of our law enforcement officers.” This principled stance contrasts sharply with AOC’s inflammatory rhetoric that undermines the men and women risking their lives to enforce our immigration laws and protect American communities from illegal immigration.
Progressive Extremist Eyes 2028 Presidential Run
AOC’s attacks on Vance coincide with her increasingly bold statements about a potential 2028 presidential campaign. In December 2025, the radical congresswoman reposted polling data claiming to show her with an edge over Vance in a hypothetical matchup, then arrogantly declared “Let the record show: I would stomp him. I would stomp him!” This brazen confidence reveals AOC’s dangerous ambition to bring her extreme socialist agenda to the highest office in the land.
The congresswoman’s strategy appears focused on what political analysts describe as “Gen Z messaging and viral jabs” rather than substantive policy positions. This approach mirrors failed Democratic campaigns that prioritize social media theatrics over governing competence, suggesting AOC would continue the disastrous policies that Americans rejected when they elected President Trump.
Conservative Analysis Exposes AOC’s Radical Weakness
Republican strategist Libby Krieger accurately identified the fundamental flaw in AOC’s political approach, noting that “a lot of her substance is soundbites or progressive policies” and predicting that when AOC discusses actual policy positions, “they’ll all see how radical she really is.” This assessment highlights the danger AOC poses: her radical agenda becomes clear when scrutinized beyond social media sound bites.
Krieger also correctly observed that “J.D. Vance has more substance than AOC” and praised Vance as “extremely articulate” and “young enough to come across as relatable.” Unlike AOC’s performative politics, Vance brings genuine policy expertise and unwavering commitment to conservative principles that protect American families and constitutional rights.
Trump Administration Stands With Law Enforcement
The administration’s response demonstrates the clear choice facing Americans: support for law enforcement and border security versus the progressive assault on federal authority. Vance’s spokesperson correctly noted that “On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, AOC made it clear she thinks that radical leftists should be able to mow down ICE officials in broad daylight,” exposing the dangerous anti-law enforcement extremism driving Democratic opposition.
This conflict reveals how AOC and her progressive allies consistently prioritize illegal immigration activism over the safety of federal agents and American citizens. The Trump administration’s unwavering support for ICE agents performing dangerous work protects our communities from the chaos that progressive policies would unleash across America.
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AOC accuses Vance of believing American people should be ‘assassinated in the street’
Dana Perino on AOC and JD Vance
AOC predicts triumph over JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchup
