# Ep 23 | AOC’s Claim That Billionaires 'Can’t Exist' Makes No Sense

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Podcast: [Stu and Dave Do America](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stu-and-dave-do-america-6416824)
Published: 2026-05-13T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is quickly emerging as a front-runner for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, and her latest comments are fueling even more controversy. AOC recently sparked backlash after claiming there is “no such thing as a billionaire.” Meanwhile, President Trump may have handed Democrats the perfect campaign sound bite ahead of the midterms. Could these moments shape the political landscape heading into 2028? Plus, one job candidate’s answer to the classic “greatest weakness” question has the internet completely divided: Oreos. TODAY’S SPONSOR BETTERWILD Get 40% off your order at http://www.betterwild.com/stu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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