Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Postpones Rally, While Other Lawmakers Cancel Events Amid Heightened Fears of Political Violence

In the wake of the political assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has decided to reschedule her upcoming rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The decision was announced on Thursday due to heightened safety concerns among lawmakers following the high-profile killing.

Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was fatally shot on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.

The assassination has prompted lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to reassess their personal security and public engagement protocols.

Speaking to reporters outside the Capitol, Ocasio-Cortez remarked that existing

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