A Washington, D.C., venue nixed a scheduled appearance by a right-wing provocateur, after he filmed himself shouting lewd comments at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez near the U.S. Capitol steps.
The DC Arts Center said it canceled its Thursday appearance of Alex Stein, saying it had inadequate security measures, given the high-profile backlash Mr. Stein received from his video.
“Omg [AOC] got the DC Arts Center to cancel my comedy show tonight! Full refund for the people that bought tickets,” Mr. Stein tweeted, adding that he would still perform outside U.S. Capitol that night.
Mr. Stein filmed himself shouting sexual remarks at the New York Democrats, calling her his “favorite big booty Latina.