In a December 2025 interview on The Tucker Carlson Show, former Representative Matt Gaetz stated that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was significantly more “cordial” and “neighborly” with Republicans prior to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Key details from the discussion regarding their relationship include: Shift in Behavior: Gaetz claimed that before the events of January 6, AOC maintained a friendlier rapport with Republican colleagues. He suggested the riot fundamentally c