AOC Calls for Ted Cruz's Resignation Following Capitol Riots

In a scathing tweet, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Senator Ted Cruz's resignation in the aftermath of the January 6th riot at the United States Capitol. The riot, which resulted in the deaths of four people and left many more injured, was sparked by a rally in support of President Donald Trump.

Cruz has been criticized for his role in egging on the protests and refusing to accept the results of the presidential election. On Twitter, AOC accused Cruz of 'craven, self-serving actions' that contributed to the deaths of four people.

'You must accept responsibility for how your craven, self-serving actions contributed to the deaths of four people yesterday,' AOC wrote. 'If you do not, the Senate should move for your expulsion.'

AOC also took aim at Cruz's decision to fundraising off the riot, saying that he and Senator Josh Hawley must resign.

'Both you and Senator Hawley must resign,' AOC tweeted. 'And how you fundraised off this riot.'

The comments from AOC come after a tumultuous week in Washington, D.C. The riots on January 6th were sparked by a rally in support of President Trump's baseless claims that the presidential election was stolen from him.

In the days leading up to the riot, Cruz had been one of the most vocal critics of the Electoral College process, saying that he would lead a drive by nearly a dozen Republican senators to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory when Electoral College results were tallied in Congress on January 6th. The move was largely symbolic and had virtually no chance of preventing Biden from taking office.

The riot has left many in Washington, D.C. reeling, with the city still trying to come to terms with the violence and destruction that occurred. AOC's call for Cruz's resignation is just one of many reactions to the events of January 6th, as the country grapples with the aftermath of the riot.

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