Florida Lawmaker Apologizes for ‘Abrupt Manner’ of Exchange With Ocasio-Cortez

Florida Lawmaker Apologizes for ‘Abrupt Manner’ of Exchange With Ocasio-Cortez
Carolyn Yoho (L) and Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) attend Heroes Red, White, and Blue Inaugural Ball at Warner Theatre in Washington on Jan. 20, 2013. Charles Norfleet/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) on Wednesday apologized to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) after he reportedly accosted her in an exchange in the Capitol.

“I rise to apologize for the abrupt manner of the conversation I had with my colleague from New York,” he said on the House floor, referring to the Democratic socialist lawmaker.

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Jack Phillips
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