Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro challenged Democratic House candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to a debate on Wednesday and offered $10,000 for her campaign if she accepted the challenge.

In a segment on "The Ben Shapiro Show," he noted that Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez Thomas Edward PerezClinton’s top five vice presidential picks Government social programs: Triumph of hope over evidence Labor’s 'wasteful spending and mismanagement” at Workers’ Comp MORE has called Ocasio-Cortez "the future of the party."

“Miss Ocasio-Cortez, I’m really excited that you’ve been elevated to that position and I would love to have a real conversation with you about the issues,” Shapiro said.

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“You’ve noted that you think Republicans are afraid to debate you or talk to you or discuss the issues with you. Not only am I eager to discuss the issues with you, I’m willing to offer $10,000 to your campaign today for you to come on our Sunday special," he continued.

Ocasio-Cortez, 28, a former staffer on Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power Bernie Sanders: 'This is an election between Donald Trump and democracy' The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump stokes fears over November election outcome MORE's (I-Vt.) 2016 presidential campaign, shocked the political world by upsetting 10-term Democratic Rep. Joseph Crowley in the primary for New York's 14th Congressional District.

Ocasio-Cortez, a democratic socialist, ran on a platform that includes "Medicare for all" and tuition-free public college education.

Shapiro’s offer came after Ocasio-Cortez appeared for an interview on "Pod Save America," a podcast hosted by former Obama administration staffers.

Shapiro, who has become a leading voice for conservative millennials, offered Ocasio-Cortez one hour for a debate to discuss "all the topics under the sun" in an effort to probe "her belief system."

“I would love to debate her because I have one question for her," Shapiro continued later. "Name an industry you would not nationalize; which ones should the government not run and why? Alright, can she name any of them?”

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Shapiro also offered to donate the money to charity instead of the campaign.

"So let’s make this happen! Let’s make America a more civil and interesting place. Let’s do this thing," he concluded.

Ocasio-Cortez has not responded to Shapiro's offer as of Thursday morning.