Politics & Government
AOC Makes Controversial Remark About DC Metro
The New York congresswoman made what some in the D.C. area would consider a pretty controversial comment about the Metro.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is no stranger to saying things that make others bristle, but she made perhaps her most controversial comment in D.C. to date recently: she praised the Metro.
"DC Metro is pretty good, especially when compared to the MTA lately," she wrote on Instagram. "It's clear they are investing in public infrastructure w/modernized train cars, etc."
She backtracked a little after locals who were tired of the system's constant delays and safety concerns spoke up.
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"Lots of folks begging to differ on DC metro being better," she wrote. "I just got here so taking the train on a Sunday without a delay or track change or 1000 people in the car seems like a minor miracle to me."
She noted that there were some issues with the Metro, including no monthly unlimiteds, charging by the distance, no express trains, and a need for infrastructure investment.
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.@AOC thinks the DC metro “is pretty great.” @unsuckdcmetro pic.twitter.com/4l4dWp45kZ
— Philip Wegmann (@PhilipWegmann) April 8, 2019
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