Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen enjoying a New York Yankees baseball game on Sunday, drawing attention as the partial government shutdown enters its second week with thousands of federal employees still awaiting pay.
Photos circulating online show the New York congresswoman smiling in fan selfies at Yankee Stadium during the Yankees' afternoon matchup against the Miami Marlins. AOC was reportedly spotted wearing a Yankees cap and browsing team merchandise on the stadium concourse.
While Yankee Stadium is not located within her district, it sits adjacent to it—a contrast to some congressional colleagues who have traveled internationally during the shutdown. Unlike representatives who have vacationed in Scotland, the Caribbean, Las Vegas casinos, or Disney World, AOC's outing remained local.
Despite the ongoing political stalemate in Washington, the congresswoman appeared relaxed and engaged with attendees at the game.
On the field, the Yankees fell to the Marlins with a final score of 7-6.
Public scrutiny of lawmakers' activities during the shutdown has intensified, with media outlets encouraging submissions of photos and videos showing members of Congress on break while federal workers face financial uncertainty.