Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she won’t listen to Ed Sheeran amid the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour. Ocasio-Cortez told TMZ that she sees Sheeran as more of a participant in a larger dispute involving billionaire Robert Kraft and other stadium owners, whom she accuses of using their financial influence to silence Macklemore over his pro-Palestinian views. Ocasio-Cortez said she believes the issue goes beyond Gaza, arguing that powerful people using money to suppress dissent could eventually affect other controversial viewpoints. She also said she understands Sheeran’s position but believes he should publicly speak out. The controversy has already affected Sheeran’s tour, with Finneas and opening act Aaron Rowe pulling out. Sheeran has said the decision to remove Macklemore wasn’t his call, but critics have argued that he should have taken a public stand.