New York Post deletes tweet calling for ‘assassination’ of AOC

The New York Post has deleted a tweet calling for the ‘assassination’ of progressive Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.The tweet appears to have been live long enough to be cached by Google and a URL and headline both read: ‘We must assassinate AOC.’Disclose.tv reports that both the Twitter account and main website were apparently hacked and includes screenshots.More follows …Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inRegistration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign in