Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Viral Video Spurs False Media Claims of Conservative Outrage, Says Critic

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Viral Video Spurs False Media Claims of Conservative Outrage, Says Critic
Congressional nominee Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands with Zephyr Teachout after endorsing her for New York City Public Advocate in New York City, on July 12, 2018. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A video showing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) dancing from several years ago resulted in a number of misleading, clickbait headlines that claimed conservative news outlets were outraged by the video, according to a critic.

Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is seen playfully dancing in the video in acting out a scene from “The Breakfast Club.” The video has been online for years, but it resurfaced on Twitter last week, drawing heavy media coverage.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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