Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lashed out at opponents of President Biden’s multi-million dollar infrastructure plan and the Green New Deal after the ravages of Tropical Storm Elsa in New York City.
The progressive lawmaker spoke about videos of flooding in subway stations and on New York’s Major Deegan Expressway as examples of why the legislation is needed.
In a video released by the NYPD, dozens of vehicles are seen stranded on the flooded highway, while some drivers try to maneuver around standing water.
“I’m so glad the opponents are here to fix this, oh wait,” Ocasio-Cortez said, a sarcastic reference to growing frustration over opponents as Democrats fight for major legislation in the Senate split 50-50.
Ocasio-Cortez also condemned those who have referred to the Green New Deal as “unrealistic” as climate change exacerbates natural disasters across the country.
“Instead, we will do the adult thing, which is take orders from fossil fuel executives and make you swim to work,” he tweeted.
Ocasio-Cortez helped introduce the Green New Deal in 2019. The climate proposal aims to move the nation toward net zero greenhouse gas emissions, focus on creating a renewable energy electrical grid and investing in high-speed railways and supporting family farming.
New York faced heavy downpours Thursday when Tropical Storm Elsa hit the Northeast.
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