Ocasio-Cortez: Schumer and Jeffries Lead Democrats in Shutdown Battle

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as a focal point in the government funding debate, a position Republicans attribute to her influence on Democratic leadership. Despite claims from GOP figures that she pressures leaders like Chuck Schumer, Ocasio-Cortez insists the negotiations are driven by Democratic leaders and emphasizes the urgent needs of constituents over political aspirations.