AOC Takes Heat After Telling Northerners To ‘Pull Up To The South’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing criticism for urging northerners to confront red states during a rally in Alabama. Her remarks, made from behind bulletproof glass, have drawn mockery from conservatives who question the sincerity of her call to action. The rally aimed to address recent Supreme Court rulings and Republican redistricting efforts perceived to undermine Black voting power.
- ▪Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the 'All Roads Lead to The South' rally in Montgomery, Alabama.
- ▪She called on progressives from northern states to come down and confront political injustices in the South.
- ▪Critics highlighted the irony of her urging confrontation while speaking from behind bulletproof glass.
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Politics AOC Takes Heat After Telling Northerners To ‘Pull Up To The South’ (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images) Mark Tanos Contributor May 24, 2026 1:01 PM ET May 24, 2026 1:01 PM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing pushback from conservatives across the South over rally remarks telling northerners to come down and confront red states.
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