Trump: ‘I don’t mind AOC that much’

President Trump said progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) doesn’t “bug” him much at a Sunday rally in Michigan. 

While criticizing Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Mich.), a common foe for the president, Trump struck a more positive tone on Ocasio-Cortez, a popular Democrat and potential 2028 presidential candidate. Ocasio-Cortez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and ally to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) who has been traveling across the country campaigning for Democrats and criticizing Trump and his administration. 

“Somehow I don’t mind AOC that much,” Trump said, using Ocasio-Cortez’s nickname. “I don’t know why, she doesn’t bug me too much.” 

Ocasio-Cortez is seen as a potential presidential candidate by Democrats looking to capitalize on the momentum and........

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