AOC’s Bronx office vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists

Well, folks, it seems even the progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can’t escape the wrath of her ideological allies when she strays from the script.

The Daily Caller reported that late on a Sunday night in July 2025, her East Bronx office was targeted by pro-Palestinian activists who smeared red paint across the building and left a scathing message accusing her of supporting genocide in Gaza, with a group called Boogie Down Liberation Front claiming responsibility.

This incident didn’t come out of nowhere—it’s tied to a controversial vote that has folks on all sides scratching their heads.

Just days before the vandalism, on or before July 19, 2025, Ocasio-Cortez joined 421 other House representatives in voting against an amendment proposed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to slash U.S. funding for Israel’s defense forces.

This decision put her at odds with her progressive “Squad” colleagues, who often march in lockstep on issues like this. It’s a rare break from the usual talking points, and apparently, some activists weren’t having it.

The vote came shortly after a tragic strike by the Israeli Defense Forces on Gaza’s only Catholic church on July 17, 2025, which killed two and injured four, including a parish priest named Father Gabriel Romanelli.

Activists Paint a Message of Anger

Fast forward to the night of July 20, 2025, and Ocasio-Cortez’s Bronx office became a canvas for outrage, with red paint splattered across the front and even the sidewalk, as reported by the New York Post. A sign slapped on the building didn’t mince words: “AOC funds genocide in Gaza.”

The group seemingly behind this, Boogie Down Liberation Front, issued a statement to the Post saying, “The Bronx is sick.” They went on to accuse her of using the community as a political stepping stone—quite the jab at a representative who’s built her brand on being “of the people.”

Not stopping there, they added, “The Bronx stands with.” Their fiery rhetoric about denouncing her vote as hypocrisy shows just how deep the frustration runs, though one wonders if vandalism is the best way to make a point.

Ocasio-Cortez didn’t stay silent after her vote, taking to X on July 19, 2025, to explain herself with, “It does nothing.” She argued the amendment wouldn’t stop offensive aid to Israel but would cut defensive systems like the Iron Dome while bombs still flow to Gaza.

In a follow-up post, she clarified, “What it does do.” Her stance seems to be that adding to the body count on either side isn’t the path to peace—a fair point, even if it’s lost on those wielding paint cans.

Still, her explanation hasn’t quelled the anger from groups like Boogie Down Liberation Front, who see her vote as a betrayal of their cause. It’s a classic case of no good deed going unpunished in the hyper-polarized world of progressive politics.

Navigating a Political Minefield

Let’s be honest—Ocasio-Cortez is in a tough spot, caught between her base’s expectations and the messy realities of international policy.

Her vote might have been a calculated move to avoid alienating moderates, but it’s clear some of her constituents aren’t buying the rationale.

Meanwhile, her office has stayed mum on the vandalism itself, offering no comment to inquiries from the Daily Caller News Foundation. Perhaps they’re hoping the storm blows over, but in today’s climate, silence often speaks louder than words.