AOC to DeSantis: 'Read a Bible' for Defending Daniel Penny

AOC, or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic congresswoman from New York, recently made headlines after calling out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for defending Daniel Penny, a writer for The New Yorker who received backlash for his article about Dan Crenshaw, a Republican congressman and former Navy SEAL. In her tweet, AOC urged DeSantis to “read a Bible” for defending Penny’s “bigotry and hatred.”

The article highlights the ongoing debate over free speech and the limits of acceptable criticism. Penny’s article about Crenshaw, who lost his right eye in combat, sparked outrage as many felt it was insensitive and disrespectful, while others defended Penny’s right to express his opinions. Governor DeSantis, in a press conference, criticized the backlash against Penny as an attack on free speech, which led to AOC’s response on social media.

This exchange between AOC and DeSantis is a reminder of the polarizing political climate in the U.S., where different sides often clash over issues that are deeply personal and divided by ideological lines. While the topic of free speech and the limits of criticism may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things, it is an important reminder that civility and respect for different opinions are vital for a healthy democracy.