New york congresswoman aoc fears trump will put her in jail

Ocasio-Cortez Expresses Concerns Over Potential Political Reprisals

NEW YORK — During a recent appearance on the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her apprehensions about the potential consequences of a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming presidential election against Joe Biden. The New York congresswoman speculated on the personal and national implications of such an outcome.

Ocasio-Cortez suggested that a Trump win could lead to significant threats to democracy in the United States and even to her personal freedom. “I mean, it sounds nuts, but like, I wouldn’t be surprised if this guy threw me in jail,” she remarked, referencing Trump’s campaign rhetoric from his previous presidential runs, notably the “lock her up” chants directed at Hillary Clinton.

The congresswoman emphasized that the stakes of the election go far beyond individual political careers, including her own, highlighting the broader impact on the country’s democratic foundations. “It is unequivocal that if Donald Trump wins, we are looking at the potential dissolution of democracy in the United States of America,” she stated.

Ocasio-Cortez also expressed concerns that a second term for Trump could be markedly more extreme than his first, noting, “He has learned from his mistakes of appointing professionals, and he will not make that mistake next time.” Her comments reflect a deep unease about the direction the country could take under Trump’s leadership if re-elected.

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