Missouri Democrat Rep. Cori Bush lost her congressional seat in a primary defeat on Tuesday, marking her as the second member of the progressive “Squad” to be ousted from office. Her challenger, Wesley Bell, the St. Louis County prosecutor, won with 54.9% of the vote to Bush’s 41.8%, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Bush’s defeat was quickly mocked by conservative voices on social media. Pro-Trump comedian Terrance K. Williams posted celebratory remarks, while Rep. Matt Gaetz sarcastically commented on Bush’s attendance record at House Judiciary Committee meetings. Other figures, like Students for Trump co-founder Ryan Fournier and actor Michael Rapaport, also expressed joy at her loss, tying her defeat to broader dissatisfaction with far-left politics.

Leading up to the election, polls indicated Bush was in political trouble. Her political career began after her involvement in the Ferguson protests, and she rose to national prominence after defeating longtime incumbent William “Lacy” Clay Jr. in 2020. Representing Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, Bush aligned herself with prominent progressive lawmakers like Reps. Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Rashida Tlaib.

Bush has faced multiple controversies during her time in Congress. She was criticized for supporting pro-Palestinian protesters after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, with some accusing her of siding against Jewish students and blaming Israel for the conflict. Her stance drew significant backlash and is believed to have played a role in her political decline.

Another major scandal involved allegations that Bush funneled campaign money to her husband for “security services” while advocating for defunding police, amid rising crime rates in her district. This contradiction fueled further criticism from opponents.

Bush and fellow Squad member Jamaal Bowman, who also lost his seat recently, blame their defeats not on their platforms, but on heavy financial opposition from pro-Israel group AIPAC, which targeted both campaigns.