Navigating the Political Minefield of the Debt Ceiling Debate.

AOC believes that Democrats should not negotiate with Republicans on the debt ceiling and budget cuts, as the GOP is too divided and unable to agree on a plan. She compared negotiating with Republicans to "trying to nail jello to a tree." Kevin McCarthy's bill to raise the debt ceiling faces pushback from some Republicans, and even if it passes the House, it is unlikely to pass the Democratic-majority Senate or be signed by President Biden. Biden is continuing to push for a clean debt ceiling increase.