AOC's office vandalized over Gaza funding vote

In the United States, specifically in New York City, the campaign office of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was the target of vandalism on July 21, 2025. Early in the morning, police were alerted to the situation when a 911 call was made shortly before 12:45 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found red paint smeared across the front of her Bronx office along with a sign that read, 'AOC funds genocide in Gaza'. This act of vandalism is believed to have taken place as a direct response to her recent congressional vote against an amendment introduced by Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene that would have aimed to cut funding for Israel’s Iron Dome military defense system. The amendment, which failed to pass, sought to remove $500 million from funding intended for crucial defense capacities in Israel while continuing to support other forms of military aid. Ocasio-Cortez's decision to vote against the bill, as well as her outspoken criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, placed her in the crosshairs of activists who believe her stance does not adequately support Palestinian rights. In a statement defending her voting decisions, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted that the defeat of Greene’s amendment would have potentially harmful implications by not addressing the essential flow of offensive weaponry to the region. The situation intensified as the group responsible for the vandalism identified themselves as the Boogie Down Liberation Front, expressing frustration at Ocasio-Cortez’s perceived failure to align with their political views concerning Palestine. They criticized her for supporting budgets that contribute to military funding for Israel while ignoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Along with the vandalism incident, Ocasio-Cortez’s office has also reported receiving multiple death threats, underscoring the contentious climate surrounding discussions on U.S. foreign policy in Israel and Palestine. As law enforcement continues its investigation into the vandalism with no arrests reported thus far, the repercussions of these actions reflect broader divisions within U.S. politics regarding support for Israel’s military operations and the implications of conflict in Gaza. The ongoing debate on military aid has become a polarizing topic that not only influences political discourse but also has tangible consequences for those involved in the legislative processes and their constituents.