She noted that there are some „true believers“ within the Democratic Party who think capitalism can end poverty. „If anything, that‘s probably the majority,“ she said, adding that she disagrees.

„That‘s an area in which I agree with Dr. King, that that assessment is flawed,“ Ocasio-Cortez said as the audience erupted into loud applause.

Newsweek has reached out to the Democratic National Committee for comment but did not hear back before publication.