Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), U.S. Representative, said that Charlie Kirk's rhetoric and beliefs were "ignorant, uneducated and sought to disenfranchise millions of Americans." She made these remarks during a House floor speech opposing a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk after his assassination in September 2025. AOC criticized Kirk for his views on the Civil Rights Act and other controversial statements, describing his ideology as ignorant.

Dr. Ben Carson later defended Kirk against this characterization, criticizing AOC's remarks.