
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed the recent increase in crime in New York City may be due to residents’ lack of resources.
During a virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday, she said the high records of unemployment may lead to people shoplifting. New York City has reported a rise in crimes in recent weeks following ongoing national protests and calls to defund police departments.
Ocasio-Cortez noted the up-tick in crime came even before the mayor enacted a police budget cut. She said people are committing more crimes out of desperation.