The Democrat Party is tearing itself apart, and now the feud between Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is boiling over into public view.
Pelosi Snaps at Reporter Over AOC Power Grab
On Wednesday, Pelosi got testy with a reporter who asked if Republicans should negotiate with Ocasio-Cortez to end the government shutdown. The reporter pressed her after AOC went on MSNBC and bragged:
“My office is open, and you are free to walk in and negotiate with me directly.”
Pelosi fired back: “Why are you saying such a ridiculous thing?”
She insisted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, not AOC, was officially leading Democrats. But her defensive tone only fueled speculation that AOC is increasingly calling the shots.
WATCH:
Reporter: There was a thought from the Republicans that AOC is directing this [government shutdown].
— Blue Georgia (@BlueATLGeorgia) October 1, 2025
Nancy Pelosi: Why are you saying such a ridiculous thing? You started by saying Republicans say that she's directing. She is not. Hakeem Jeffries is. pic.twitter.com/B9kxIY0g1z
Old Guard Democrats Losing Control
Pelosi tried to spin it by calling Ocasio-Cortez a “team player” — but the reality is clear: Democrats are fractured between the old guard (Pelosi, Schumer, Jeffries) and the radical left, led by AOC.
This struggle is nothing new. Back in 2019, Pelosi mocked AOC’s “Squad,” saying: “They’re four people, and that’s how many votes they got.” But the so-called fringe now has real power, and Pelosi knows it.
Just last year, Pelosi reportedly lobbied hard against AOC’s bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Despite her efforts, AOC still scored 84 votes — showing her influence is only growing.
Schumer and Pelosi Outflanked
While Chuck Schumer has tried to keep quiet, the handwriting is on the wall: AOC and her socialist allies are setting the tone for Democrat politics. What once looked like a fringe movement is now dictating the conversation in Washington.
For conservatives, the message is clear: the Democrat establishment is losing its grip, and the radical left is in charge. That means more chaos, more reckless spending, and more anti-Trump obstruction.
Why This Matters
- Pelosi and Schumer can no longer control the radicals in their party.
- Ocasio-Cortez is openly challenging their authority and grabbing national attention.
- Democrats are divided at the worst possible time, with a government shutdown still unresolved.
The cracks in their leadership couldn’t be more obvious — and Republicans are watching closely.
