LISTEN: AOC’s Fiancé SNORES Throughout Her Meltdown Attacking Critics
Riley Roberts, AOC’s Fiancé, snores while she tries to defend her performance in Munich, Germany, earlier this month. Credit: Fox News/AOC Instagram
Representative Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez (D‑N.Y.) has addressed criticism over her recent appearance at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, where some of her responses to foreign policy questions drew intense scrutiny and sparked debate among commentators.
At the conference, Ocasio‑Cortez participated in discussions on global security, the future of democratic institutions, and international cooperation. She faced questions on topics including whether the United States should commit troops to defend Taiwan if China were to take military action. In her answer, she paused before responding, which critics described as hesitant. She also made errors in situating certain countries geographically.
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WATCH: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to critics of her widely mocked performance at the Munich Security Conference in a social media video that is going viral, in part, because her fiancé is snoring through it. pic.twitter.com/0KMQmwooi7
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In the days that followed, Ocasio‑Cortez defended her performance on social media and in interviews, saying that critics had focused too heavily on brief clips rather than the broader policy points she aimed to make. She argued that her message about defending democratic norms and addressing inequality resonated with audiences in Europe and that media coverage had emphasized the gaffes over substance.
Public reaction has been mixed. Some commentators and political figures criticized her responses as indicative of a lack of experience with complex foreign policy issues. Others described the scrutiny as disproportionate or highlighted the importance of engaging with global audiences even when answers aren’t perfect.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump publicly commented on Ocasio‑Cortez’s performance, saying her remarks at Munich were “horrible” and criticizing the way the question was handled. These comments contributed to further discussion across political media.
Some Democratic strategists have noted that the reactions to Ocasio‑Cortez’s Munich appearance reflect broader tensions within her party over messaging and foreign policy priorities.