New York's AOC Blasts Charlie Kirk as 'Ignorant' and 'Uneducated' in House Floor Speech

Andrew Kolvet, executive producer for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is speaking out against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) after her controversial remarks opposing a resolution to honor his late colleague. Appearing on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Kolvet criticized Ocasio-Cortez for comments he described as deeply hurtful, accusing her of adding “great pain” to an already tragic situation.

Ocasio-Cortez was among 58 Democrats who voted against the resolution commemorating Kirk’s life. While the measure ultimately passed, her words during debate on the House floor ignited a storm of backlash. The congresswoman referred to Kirk as “uneducated” and “ignorant,” citing his history of public statements.

Kolvet pushed back during his Fox interview, expressing his outrage: “The fact that she would put her words in public like that is disappointing, and I hope that she receives all of the appropriate backlash for that.”

He compared the uproar to recent fallout faced by comedian Jimmy Kimmel who was suspended by ABC over a monologue referencing Kirk’s alleged assassin.

In her speech, Ocasio-Cortez defended her vote, arguing that the resolution would cause unnecessary distress to many Americans.

“His rhetoric and beliefs were ignorant, uneducated, and sought to disenfranchise millions of Americans,” she said. She also argued that officially honoring Kirk could “bring great pain” to those still grappling with the legacy of systemic racism, segregation, and Jim Crow laws.

The debate over Kirk’s legacy has extended far beyond Capitol Hill. Following his assassination, several media figures faced disciplinary action for their coverage. The New York Times issued a correction after misquoting Kirk, while a Washington Post columnist and an MSNBC analyst were both dismissed for spreading inaccurate claims about his views and details surrounding the attack.

Kolvet, who worked with Kirk for nearly a decade, defended his late friend’s character and legacy.

“My friend that I worked with for eight years was not only a good and decent and true person, he was a loving father. He was a loving husband,” he said. “The fact that we can’t get unanimity within our own U.S. Congress to condemn the assassination of my friend, and he’s an American hero, an American icon, he belongs to history now.”

New York's AOC Blasts Charlie Kirk as 'Ignorant' and 'Uneducated' in House Floor Speech