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AOC is setting a terrible example with her adorable new puppy | Arwa Mahdawi

The congresswoman’s choice of a French bulldog – a breed prone to serious health problems – is disappointing. Let’s hope it doesn’t lead others to buy Frenchies they can’t look after
Regret chien? A French bulldog puppy. Photograph: pupparazzi.com.au/Alamy

There’s a new pup in politics. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently introduced the world to her via Instagram. He is called Deco, after the art deco movement, and he’s very cute. He has also proved very controversial. The congresswoman’s

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