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Holiday Greeting From Newly Elected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Sparks Controversy Holiday Greeting From Newly Elected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Sparks Controversy
Holiday Greeting From Newly Elected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Sparks Controversy Newly elected Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew ire from some on social media on Christmas when she compared refugees to baby Jesus. “Joy to the World! Merry Christmas everyone – here’s to a holiday filled with happiness, family, and love for all people. (Including refugee babies in mangers + their parents.),” the Yorktown High School graduate posted in a tweet on Tuesday, referencing the story of Jesus’ birth. Critics were quick to harangue Ocasio-Cortez on social media and in the press. Sen. Lindsey Graham suggested Ocasio-Cortez visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Wash…