AOC Says Democrats Will Launch ‘Aggressive Investigation’ Into Trump

The New York Democrat said she believes congressional committees can investigate the administration while lawmakers continue working on legislation addressing issues such as housing and health care.

“But, I think that it really is — it genuinely is a situation of we can walk and chew gum at the same time,” she said.

“There are certain committees that I think will be spearheading real investigations into this administration.”

Ocasio-Cortez argued that congressional oversight is necessary to ensure future administrations are held accountable.

“There has to be accountability, and it has to be because we cannot allow this level of corruption to consume our public service and our government ever again,” she said.

“And the only way that you allow that are the only way that you set that precedent is by aggressive investigation and consequence.”

She added that congressional investigations can sometimes lead to additional legal action outside of Congress.