U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has become a topic of ridicule on social media following a peculiar and disjointed speech she delivered at a rally in the Bronx over the weekend. The rally, intended to mirror the massive turnout seen at a recent event held by former President Trump in the same Democrat stronghold, fell significantly short in comparison, drawing only a few hundred supporters amid sweltering heat.
As Cardi B’s “Enough” blared through the speakers, Ocasio-Cortez took the stage, attempting to energize the sparse crowd with enthusiastic hand gestures and calls for participation. “Are we ready?! Are we ready I can’t hear you!” she shouted, trying to rally the attendees. However, her subsequent speech was marked by its length and rambling nature, with frequent references to “taking our country back”—a somewhat perplexing statement given the current Democratic control of the White House and Senate, and their ability to counterbalance the slim Republican majority in the House.
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AOC was seen jumping up and down to the music as it rang out:
“Ho*s better lower they tone when they spittin’. B*tches is washed,… pic.twitter.com/b1MQVD9wrt
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 22, 2024
Throughout her address, Ocasio-Cortez struggled with audibility, at one point even knocking over her microphone. Her diatribe included extensive commentary on the conflict in Gaza, where she repeatedly accused Israel of supporting genocide—a stance that has often been controversial and divisive.
The rally was in support of fellow progressive U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), who is currently engaged in a tight primary contest against George Latimer. Bowman’s anti-Israel positions have intensified the race, as substantial funding has been funneled into his opponent’s campaign. A recent report from Jewish Insider highlighted that several prominent community leaders in Bowman’s suburban New York district have withdrawn their previous support due to his controversial stance on Israel. Currently, Bowman trails his moderate, pro-Israel opponent by double digits ahead of their primary later this month.
.@AOC screams behind the mic, “Are you ready to win this country back?”
Aren’t Democrats currently in power?pic.twitter.com/Su5NmCoAfF
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) June 22, 2024
Compounding Bowman’s challenges, he is also dealing with a damaging plagiarism allegation, further complicating his re-election bid.
Ocasio-Cortez’s attempt to galvanize support for Bowman through the rally appeared to fall flat, with the turnout and response not matching the enthusiasm typically seen at larger political gatherings. The social media response has been swift and unforgiving, with many mocking the disjointed nature of her speech and the relatively low attendance.
As the primary date approaches, both Ocasio-Cortez and Bowman face significant scrutiny, with the outcomes of their efforts likely to influence their political trajectories and the broader progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
