All In with Chris Hayes ‘They want us to blink first’: AOC on Trump shutdown showdown
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Oct 1, 2025 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive U.S. Representative from New York, dives into the Democratic strategy as a government shutdown looms. She emphasizes the fight to protect healthcare access, framing it as a life-or-death issue for millions. AOC also highlights the dangers of rescissions and the importance of legal safeguards. She addresses recent abuses of power, cautioning against the erosion of democratic norms. Throughout the conversation, she calls for direct negotiation to prevent political maneuvers that could harm constituents.
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Speech Crosses Into Militarized Rhetoric
- Chris Hayes frames Trump's speech to military leaders as both menacing and surreal, marking a dangerous rhetorical escalation.
- The address combined delusional claims about cities and calls to use troops domestically, unsettling civil-military norms.
Mayor Rejects Troop Deployment
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rejected the idea of a militarized occupation of his city as antithetical to democracy.
- He reminded listeners many Chicagoans served in the military and would not support turning troops on American communities.
Shutdown Is Framed As Healthcare Crisis
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reframes the shutdown fight as life-or-death over healthcare supports, not mere tax-credit politics.
- She warns losses will double premiums and directly harm people needing insulin and cancer care.