White House addresses AOC opposition to foreign aid bill over Gaza concerns

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As House Democrats consider trying to force Speaker Mike Johnson‘s (R-LA) hand regarding the Senate‘s foreign aid proposal, the White House is remaining tight-lipped about its outreach strategy as more far-left Democrats voice their concerns about the bill.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), for example, told CNN she is unlikely to support the legislation because of its “complete lack of humanitarian aid,” though it includes $10 billion for that purpose.

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