If former President Donald Trump wins the election in November, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fears he will throw her in jail.
On Kara Swisher’s podcast, “On with Kara Swisher,” Ocasio-Cortez expressed her concerns, noting that Trump’s first campaign famously touted the motto “lock her up” in reference to then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. She said she takes Trump “at his word” when he claims he would “round up people.” She went on to describe Trump as “out of his mind,” predicting that a second term would be even more radical than his first, given that he had “learned from his mistakes.”
Ocasio-Cortez conceded that Trump “absolutely” has a chance at winning over President Joe Biden in November, which is why she has pledged her support for Biden early. She warned that a Trump victory could lead to the “dissolution of democracy” in the United States. Acknowledging the difficulties Democrats face in gaining the support of younger voters, especially due to issues like the lack of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, she urged people to stay engaged in the political process. She emphasized that “demoralization” with Biden should not deter support for down-ballot candidates, calling on people to “get into the game, not to get out of it.”
Trump, for his part, has promised his supporters that if re-elected, he would be their “retribution.” However, he also noted the need to heal the nation’s divide, stating that it would be “easy” to go after Democrats “based on what they’ve done,” but emphasizing that those who believe he would seek retribution are “wrong,” asserting that “it has to stop.”
Ocasio-Cortez isn’t alone in her fears. Actor Robert De Niro has similarly expressed concerns, stating that if Trump wins in November, he believes the former president will “come looking for” him.
**The 2024 election is shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent history, with fears and accusations flying from both sides.** Trump’s potential return to the White House has his opponents bracing for what they predict will be a vindictive presidency, while his supporters look forward to a leader who they believe will finally address the wrongs they’ve endured.
**As the campaign heats up, expect these narratives to intensify, driving both supporters and detractors to the polls in what promises to be a fiercely fought battle for the future of America.**
