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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), who is a self-described “democratic socialist,” is widely known for her radical far-left political views.
Many Americans noticed that AOC has a close connection to the New York Communist Party.
A former aide and staffer for AOC, identified as Justine Medina, is now a senior official for the New York Communist Party.
Medina was employed by AOC as a political organizer in 2020 between February and November.
Medina was paid a salary of more than $35,000 by AOC.
While working for AOC and afterwards, Medina publicly admitted her political ideology.
“Communism is about equality, democracy, peace, the advancement of workers, the oppressed, and humanity in general,” Medina wrote on Twitter.
“It is true the path there will be unkind to those who block progress, but Communism is good and should not scare you.”
Former AOC aide Justine Medina now working as New York Communist Party boss https://t.co/6IgiqUp7n9 pic.twitter.com/xd7LLDhzMk
— New York Post (@nypost) May 13, 2023
Medina is a member of the “Executive Committee of the New York State Communist Party,” according to the same publication.
Working for AOC, she assisted with writing speeches by “organizing and writing policy language with Anti-War Veterans & the Peace Movement.”
Medina has several pictures of herself with AOC.
@NYCMayor wants to raise your rent. That’s why we’re taking to the streets to demand a #RentRollback. Join us on Saturday, May 20: https://t.co/OYYuDL7VW6 pic.twitter.com/CrcFWZcpFC
— New York Young Communist League (@YCLUSA_NY) May 12, 2023
Friends, I have an announcement to make 😉 pic.twitter.com/wFLU7Soo8z
— Justine Medina (@jnmedina8989) May 13, 2023
Medina was named “Co-Chair of the New York Young Communist League” by People’s World, a Communist Party newspaper.