Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shows zero understanding of history again — wealthy founders led the fight for independence against taxation without representation.



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Wealthy colonists were key funders of the Revolution. Robert Morris (the “Financier of the Revolution”) used his personal fortune, credit, and shipping networks to supply the Continental Army and enable victories like Yorktown. George Washington declined a salary and spent ~$160k (~$5M today) of his own money on expenses. John Hancock bankrolled independence efforts and outfitted troops with his merchant wealth.

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