'Outnumbered' panelists ripped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she falsely claimed NYPD officers earn more money than teachers who have a master's degree.
"She was standing there as an officer of the law, a peacemaker. Someone premeditated, walks up with a bottle in their pocket, smashes her in the head, and [AOC] is talking about someone with a master's degree?" Payne said in a fiery speech.
"This is based on elitism." Payne continued."‘Well, the people with master's degrees?!’ These are folks who put their lives on the line:fire department, first responders. They're always underpaid. In New York City, they're severely underpaid." NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2021/06/05: U. S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the rally where she endorsed progressive candidates in upcoming election for city wide offices in City Hall Park.He concluded by calling for first responders to be paid as much as the city can offer and encouraged residents in AOC’s district to think about who they’re voting for.fact-checked AOC’s claim. She reported that rookie cops earn between $42,000 and $55,000 per year.
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