Staff Reports
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently made headlines for condemning political division while simultaneously attacking conservatives. At a March 2025 “Fighting Oligarchy” rally in Tucson, she claimed and urged Americans to reject labels like “left or right.” But moments later, she accused Republicans of pushing She specifically targeted Donald Trump and Elon Musk, calling their policies and claiming Republicans want to to fund tax cuts for billionaires .
This pattern repeated throughout her tour with Bernie Sanders. In Tempe, Arizona, she insisted her movement while praising Democrats who oppose Republican spending bills. Yet she mocked former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for working across the aisle, declaring Arizonans showed politicians who collaborate with conservatives . Her rhetoric escalated in Denver, where she blamed “Republican President Donald Trump” for after earlier claiming she wanted to unite all Americans regardless of past votes .
Conservatives see hypocrisy in Ocasio-Cortez’s actions. While preaching unity, she fuels division by framing Republican policies as inherently corrupt and painting all opposition as billionaire-backed attacks. Her calls to sound inclusive but come paired with demands for radical economic overhauls that alienate centrists. This double standard highlights a troubling trend in progressive politics: dismissing conservative values as while claiming moral high ground on unity. As working-class Americans face real challenges, such partisan theatrics suggest some leaders prioritize ideological battles over practical solutions.
