History of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Timeline
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is a prominent American politician and activist. Serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019, she's a member of the Democratic Party. She is known for her progressive views and active use of social media, advocating for policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. As a young, Latina woman from a working-class background, she has become a symbol for a new generation of politicians.
October 13, 1989: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Born
On October 13, 1989, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, was born. She is an American politician and activist.
2004: First Challenger to Joe Crowley since 2004
In 2017, Ocasio-Cortez was the first person since 2004 to challenge Joe Crowley, the Democratic Caucus Chair, in the primary.
2006: Joe Lieberman's Third-Party Victory
In 2006, former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman won reelection on a third-party line after losing the Democratic primary.
2007: Graduated High School and Intel Science Fair
In 2007, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez graduated from Yorktown High School and also came in second in the microbiology category of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
2007: Second-place finish in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
In 2007, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, then a high school senior, achieved second place at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, leading the MIT Lincoln Laboratory to name the asteroid 23238 Ocasio-Cortez in her honor.
2008: Father's Death
In 2008, during her second year of college, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's father passed away from lung cancer, leading to her involvement in a probate dispute.
2008: Family relocation to Florida after father's death
In 2008, following the death of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's father, her mother and grandmother moved to Florida due to financial constraints.
2010: Last time the House censured a lawmaker
In November 2021, when the House voted to censure Gosar, it was noted that the last time the House censured a lawmaker was in 2010.
2011: Graduation from Boston University
In 2011, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez graduated cum laude from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in international relations and economics.
2014: Dave Brat's Victory
In 2014, Dave Brat's Tea Party movement-supported victory over House majority leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th congressional district was noted to be similar to Ocasio-Cortez's victory.
2014: Creation of the Women's Equality Party
In 2014, Governor Cuomo created the Women's Equality Party ahead of the New York gubernatorial election.
December 2016: Visit to Standing Rock
In December 2016, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota, an experience she has cited as a tipping point that inspired her to work for her own community.
April 2017: Campaign Launch
In April 2017, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez began her campaign for Congress while working at Flats Fix, a taqueria in New York City's Union Square.
June 2017: Interview with Jimmy Dore
In June 2017, Jimmy Dore interviewed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez when she first announced her candidacy.
2017: Named National Hispanic Institute Person of the Year
In 2017, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was named the National Hispanic Institute Person of the Year by Ernesto Nieto in recognition of her achievements and contributions.
February 2018: Call for defunding and abolishing ICE
In February 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for defunding and abolishing the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, describing it as "a product of the Bush-era Patriot Act suite of legislation".
May 2018: Criticism of IDF's actions during Gaza border protests
In May 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) use of deadly force against Palestinians participating in the 2018 Gaza border protests, describing it as a "massacre" in a tweet.
June 2018: Cover of The Indypendent
In June 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign was featured on the cover of The Indypendent, a free New York City-based monthly newspaper.
June 26, 2018: Won Democratic Primary
On June 26, 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gained national recognition by winning the Democratic Party's primary election for New York's 14th congressional district, defeating Joe Crowley.
June 28, 2018: Support for the first impeachment of President Trump
On June 28, 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told CNN she would support the first impeachment of President Trump, citing alleged violations of the Emoluments Clause.
July 2018: Campaigning with Bernie Sanders
In July 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders campaigned for James Thompson in Kansas, drawing a large crowd of 4,000 people in Wichita.
July 2018: Statement on two-state solution and Israeli presence in West Bank
In a July 2018 interview, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated she was "a proponent of a two-state solution" and referred to Israel's presence in the West Bank as an "occupation of Palestine", later acknowledging she was not an expert on the issue.
August 2018: Netroots Nation Conference
In August 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the Netroots Nation conference, where she was called "the undisputed star of the convention".
November 2018: Social Media Following in 2018
In November 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had 1.4 million followers on Twitter.
November 2018: Climate Change Protest and Speaker Bid Support
In November 2018, during her first day of congressional orientation, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participated in a climate change protest outside Nancy Pelosi's office and backed Pelosi's bid to be Speaker of the House, contingent on Pelosi remaining the most progressive candidate.
2018: Residency in Parkchester, Bronx, during election campaign
During the 2018 election campaign, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez resided in Parkchester, Bronx, with her partner, web developer Riley Roberts.
2018: Discussion of faith and criminal justice reform
In 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed her Catholic faith and its impact on her life, as well as her campaign for criminal justice reform, in an article for America, the magazine of the Jesuit order in the United States.
2018: Featured in Fahrenheit 11/9
In 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was one of the subjects of the Michael Moore documentary "Fahrenheit 11/9", which chronicled her primary campaign.
2018: Won General Election and Democratic Victory
In 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won the general election with 78% of the vote as part of a broader Democratic victory in the 2018 midterm elections.
2018: Knock Down the House Premiered at Sundance Film Festival
In 2018, The documentary Knock Down the House, directed by Rachel Lears, which focuses on four female Democrats in the 2018 United States elections who were not career politicians—Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin—premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
January 3, 2019: 116th Congress Convened
On January 3, 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez entered the 116th Congress with a significant social media presence despite her lack of seniority. Her social media influence was recognized, and she was later appointed by her colleagues to teach them social media strategies.
January 2019: First Congressional Speech
In January 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave her first speech on the floor of Congress, and a video of the speech posted by C-SPAN on Twitter became their most-watched video of a member of the House of Representatives within 12 hours.
January 2019: Speech at New York City Women's March
In January 2019, at the New York City Women's March in Manhattan, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a speech in support of LGBTQ equality, highlighting the measures needed to ensure equality in the workplace and elsewhere.
February 7, 2019: Green New Deal Submission
On February 7, 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez submitted the Green New Deal to the House, a non-binding resolution outlining a 10-year "economic mobilization" to phase out fossil fuels and overhaul infrastructure. Senator Ed Markey also contributed to the resolution.
February 2019: Questioning of Michael Cohen
In February 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, before the Oversight Committee, regarding whether Trump had inflated property values. The questioning led to an investigation by the New York attorney general.
February 2019: Congressional Hearing on Ethics Regulations
In February 2019, during a congressional hearing with campaign finance watchdog groups, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned the panel about ethics regulations. A clip of her questioning became the most-watched political video on Twitter, with more than 37.5 million views.
March 2019: Targeted by Hoax Claims
In March 2019, PolitiFact reported that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was a frequent target of hoax claims and misinformation campaigns.
March 2019: Time Magazine Coverage
In March 2019, Time Magazine called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez the "Wonder Woman of the left" and said she was the second-most talked about politician in the United States after Donald Trump.
March 2019: UK Activists Propose Green New Deal
In March 2019, a group of UK activists proposed that the Labour Party adopt a similar plan to the Green New Deal, named "Labour for a Green New Deal", inspired by the Sunrise Movement and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's work in the US.
March 2019: Media Coverage and Political Standing
In March 2019, reports indicated that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received media coverage comparable to 2020 presidential candidates and was considered a prominent figure in the Democratic party. Between July 8 and 14, 2019, she drew more social media attention than the Democratic presidential candidates.
April 7, 2019: Intense Media Coverage on Fox News
According to a Media Matters for America study, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was intensely discussed on Fox News and Fox Business, being mentioned every day from February 25 to April 7, 2019, for a total of 3,181 mentions in 42 days.
May 1, 2019: Netflix Release of Knock Down the House
On May 1, 2019, the documentary "Knock Down the House", featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, was released by Netflix.
May 2019: Return to bartending to promote Raise the Wage Act
In May 2019, Ocasio-Cortez returned to bartending at the Queensboro Restaurant to promote the Raise the Wage Act, advocating for a $15 per hour minimum wage for restaurant servers and tipped workers.
June 2019: Comparison of detention centers to "concentration camps"
In June 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez compared detention centers for undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration to "concentration camps", citing expert analysis and an Esquire article. This comparison sparked controversy, drawing both support and criticism and leading to a debate about the use of the term.
June 2019: Proposed legislation to remove restrictions on psilocybin research
In June 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed legislation that would remove restrictions placed on researching the medical use of psilocybin.
July 14, 2019: Trump's Attack on the Squad
On July 14, 2019, President Trump attacked "the Squad," including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in a tweet suggesting they should "go back and help fix" their countries of origin.
July 2019: Continued Media Attention
Between January and July 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had nearly three times as many mentions on Fox News as on CNN and MSNBC, according to CNN Business.
July 2019: Spread of Fake Material
By July 2019, fake quotes, photos, and rumors about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had spread on social media.
July 2019: Visit to migrant detention centers in Texas
In July 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited migrant detention centers and other facilities in Texas as part of a congressional delegation. She described the conditions as "horrifying", citing instances of women being denied showers and drinking water from toilets, as well as the separation of families.
July 2019: Vote against House resolution condemning BDS movement
In July 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voted against a House resolution introduced by Representative Brad Schneider condemning the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. The resolution ultimately passed 398–17.
July 2019: Lawsuits Filed Over Twitter Blocking
In July 2019, two lawsuits were filed against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for blocking Joey Salads and Dov Hikind on Twitter, citing First Amendment concerns.
July 18, 2019: Threat by Police Officer
On July 18, 2019, a police officer from Gretna, Louisiana, posted an apparent threat to shoot Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Facebook, leading to his termination. He posted the comment in response to a fake news article that falsely quoted Ocasio-Cortez as saying, "We pay soldiers too much".
September 2019: Introduction of anti-poverty policy proposal
In September 2019, Ocasio-Cortez introduced an anti-poverty policy proposal called "A Just Society," which considered childcare, healthcare, Internet access, and other necessities when measuring poverty.
November 4, 2019: Settlement and Apology in Twitter Blocking Lawsuit
On November 4, 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez settled a lawsuit regarding her blocking of users on Twitter. She issued an apology following the lawsuit settlement.
2019: Became US Representative
In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez began serving as the US representative for New York's 14th congressional district.
2019: Recognition with the Adelle Foley Award and inclusion in BBC 100 Women
In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received the Adelle Foley Award and was also named as one of the BBC 100 Women, acknowledging her impact and influence.
2019: Reduced Social Media Use
In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated that she stopped using her private Facebook account and was minimizing her usage of all social media platforms, referring to them as a "public health risk".
2019: Support for pay raises for Congress
In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported pay raises for Congress, arguing that all workers should receive cost of living increases.
2019: Departure of Saikat Chakrabarti
In 2019, Saikat Chakrabarti, who had been Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign co-chair and chief of staff, departed from her congressional office, leading to speculation about her strategy.
February 27, 2020: Advocacy for LGBTQ equality before House Committee
On February 27, 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argued before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for LGBTQ equality, referencing a Catholic hospital's refusal to provide a hysterectomy to a transgender man and stating that denying medical care based on identity is not holy.
April 2020: Call for public reports of data on COVID-19 cases in nursing homes
In April 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was one of 77 representatives to call for public reports of data on COVID-19 cases in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
July 20, 2020: Confrontation with Ted Yoho
On July 20, 2020, US representatives Ted Yoho and Roger Williams accosted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Capitol steps, where Yoho verbally attacked her with offensive language. Ocasio-Cortez responded with a speech addressing the incident and the broader issue of violence against women.
August 2020: Introduction of Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act
In August 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nydia Velázquez introduced the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020, which was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
August 2020: Legal Action Following Cohen Testimony
In August 2020, the New York Attorney General Letitia James referenced the exchange between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Michael Cohen from February 2019 when filing legal action to compel Trump's companies to comply with subpoenas about financial information.
October 2020: Constituent Workshops
In October 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was conducting workshops for constituents on workplace organizing, fighting eviction, and organizing childcare.
October 20, 2020: Twitch Stream of Among Us
On October 20, 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a Twitch stream of the game "Among Us" with other streamers and Ilhan Omar, peaking at over 400,000 viewers.
November 27, 2020: Twitch Stream for Charity
On November 27, 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez again streamed Among Us on Twitch with other streamers and Jagmeet Singh to raise money for food pantries, eviction defense legal aid, and community support organizations.
2020: Mention of Presidential Candidates
According to reports in March 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continued to receive media coverage early in her congressional tenure on par with that of 2020 presidential candidates.
2020: General Election Win
In 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez again won the general election against Forte, with some voters splitting their tickets between her and Trump.
2020: Support for single-payer healthcare system
In 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported transitioning to a single-payer healthcare system, considering medical care a human right, and advocated for a single government health insurer to cover every American.
2020: Challenged in Democratic Primary
In 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was challenged in the Democratic primary by Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, who later ran in the general election as the Serve America Movement nominee.
2020: Re-elected to Congress
In 2020, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was re-elected as the US representative for New York's 14th congressional district.
2020: The Squad Growth
In 2020, Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush joined the Squad.
2020: Accusations of the justices' personal bias in the 2020 election
In July, Ocasio-Cortez officially introduced articles of impeachment against justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, co-sponsored by seven House Democrats. The resolution accused the justices of failing to recuse themselves from cases despite personal bias and not disclosing lavish gifts they received. The resolution cited the involvement of Ginni Thomas in attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the presence of "Stop the Steal" symbols on Alito's properties as personal bias.
2020: Public banking bill proposal
In late 2020, Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib proposed a public banking bill to encourage the creation of state and local public banks.
January 3, 2021: Statement on Trump-Raffensperger phone call
On January 3, 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated that the Trump–Raffensperger phone call constituted an impeachable offense and called it a "despicable abuse of power".
January 2021: Support for Roadmap to Freedom resolution
In January 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voiced her support for the Roadmap to Freedom resolution, which was championed by Representative Pramila Jayapal. The resolution aimed to protect vulnerable migrants while also working to reduce the criminal prosecution of migrants.
January 20, 2021: Joining the Hunts Point Produce Market strike
On January 20, 2021, Ocasio-Cortez skipped Joe Biden's inauguration to join the 2021 Hunts Point Produce Market strike in the Bronx in support of labor rights.
February 2021: Disclosure of sexual assault
In February 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted, marking a personal challenge and a moment of vulnerability.
February 2021: Response to reopening of Carrizo Springs center
In February 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to the Biden administration's decision to reopen a Carrizo Springs, Texas, center for unaccompanied migrant children. She stated that such actions were unacceptable regardless of the administration and called for mandatory licensing and reconsideration of the contracting process for these centers.
February 2021: Ocasio-Cortez recounts Capitol attack experience
In February 2021, Ocasio-Cortez shared a personal experience of sexual assault and recounted her fear during the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, detailing her hiding in her office and fearing for her life.
March 2021: Call for Governor Cuomo to resign
In March 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Representative Jamaal Bowman called on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign, citing sexual misconduct allegations and the New York COVID-19 nursing home scandal.
March 18, 2021: Introduction of Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021
On March 18, 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Velázquez, and Senator Bob Menendez introduced a new version of the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021, with over 70 co-sponsors in the House and seven co-sponsors in the Senate.
April 15, 2021: Postal banking bill announcement
On April 15, 2021, Ocasio-Cortez and three members of Congress announced a bill to implement postal banking pilot programs in rural and low-income urban neighborhoods.
April 2021: Support for bill to increase Supreme Court size
In April 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported a bill to increase the size of the Supreme Court.
April 2021: Postal banking bill announcement
In April 2021, Ocasio-Cortez announced a bill with three senators to implement postal banking pilot programs in rural and low-income urban neighborhoods.
May 2021: Condemnation of Israeli evictions in East Jerusalem
In May 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez issued a statement condemning Israel's evictions of Palestinian families from their homes in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem and criticized President Biden's support for Israel's "right to defend itself".
July 2021: Proposed legislation to remove restrictions on psilocybin research
In July 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed legislation that would remove restrictions placed on researching the medical use of psilocybin.
September 2021: Call for Supreme Court expansion after Texas Heartbeat Bill
In September 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez again called for the expansion of the Supreme Court after the Court voted not to grant an emergency stay of the Texas Heartbeat Bill.
September 2021: Ethics Complaint Filed
In September 2021, the American Accountability Foundation filed an ethics complaint against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for attending the Met Gala, alleging that her attendance was an illegal gift.
September 23, 2021: Vote change on funding for Israel's Iron Dome
On September 23, 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her vote from "no" to "present" on a bill providing $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, citing "hateful targeting" surrounding the bill, and apologized for the vote while maintaining her opposition due to human rights concerns.
November 5, 2021: Vote against Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On November 5, 2021, Ocasio-Cortez was one of six House Democrats to vote against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act because it was decoupled from the Build Back Better Act's social safety net provisions.
November 2021: Paul Gosar's social media post
In November 2021, Representative Paul Gosar posted an edited version of the anime series Attack on Titan, depicting him attacking Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Biden. This led to calls for investigation and censure by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Ocasio-Cortez condemned the video as normalizing violence.
2021: Attended 2021 Met Gala
In 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended the Met Gala with the theme "In America: a Lexicon of Fashion". She wore an organza gown with the phrase "Tax the Rich".
2021: Ranked among least wealthy members of Congress
In 2021, the watchdog group OpenSecrets analyzed financial disclosure forms and ranked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as one of the least wealthy members of the 116th Congress, estimating her maximum net worth at $30,000.
March 2022: Call for Justice Thomas' resignation
In March 2022, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over his wife's texts urging President Trump's chief of staff to overturn the 2020 presidential election, raising the possibility of impeachment if he did not.
April 2022: Engagement to Riley Roberts
In April 2022, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became engaged to her partner, Riley Roberts, in Puerto Rico.
June 2022: Statement on judicial coup in progress
In June 2022, after consequential Supreme Court rulings and the granting of certiorari to Moore v. Harper, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted that the US was "witnessing a judicial coup in progress".
June 2022: Call for impeachment of Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh
In June 2022, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for the impeachment of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, alleging they lied under oath about their views on Roe during their confirmation hearings.
June 2022: Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
In June 2022, the film "To the End", in which Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appeared, was presented at the Tribeca Film Festival.
July 19, 2022: Arrested during protest for reproductive rights
On July 19, 2022, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 17 other members of Congress were arrested in an act of civil disobedience for refusing to clear a street during a protest for reproductive rights outside the Supreme Court Building, following the Supreme Court's overruling of Roe v. Wade.
September 2022: Views on running for president
In September 2022, Ocasio-Cortez discussed the possibility of running for president, expressing concerns about misogyny and threats to her safety.
December 2022: Vote against spending package
In December 2022, Ocasio-Cortez was the only House Democrat to vote against an omnibus spending package because it increased funding for defense and federal agencies that oversee immigration.
2022: Re-elected to Congress
In 2022, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was re-elected as the US representative for New York's 14th congressional district.
May 2023: Introduction of "Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act"
In May 2023, Ocasio-Cortez joined a bipartisan group to introduce the "Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act," which would bar members of Congress from owning or trading individual stocks.
July 18, 2023: Vote against resolution regarding Israel
On July 18, 2023, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and eight other progressive Democrats voted against a congressional non-binding resolution stating that "the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state," arguing against pairing accusations of antisemitism with concerns about human rights.
2023: Condemnation of Hamas attack on Israel and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza
In 2023, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. On October 12, she criticized Israel's plans to block electricity, water, and fuel from Gaza, and on October 16, she signed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
2023: Voting against the Fiscal Responsibility Act
In 2023, Ocasio-Cortez was among the 46 House Democrats who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
January 2024: Response to US cutting funding to UNRWA
In January 2024, after the US and other countries cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged the reports but stated that cutting funding was "unacceptable" and the US "should restore aid immediately".
March 22, 2024: Characterization of Israel's assault on Gaza as genocide
On March 22, 2024, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez characterized Israel's assault on Gaza and the Gaza Strip famine as genocide.
June 2024: Support for Biden after Presidential Debate
Following the June 2024 presidential debate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who previously supported Biden, stated that she had spoken with him and that he made clear he was staying in the race. She expressed her support for him and her focus on defeating Republicans in the election.
June 2024: Criticism of the Supreme Court and introduction of the "High Court Gift Ban Act"
In June 2024, Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Supreme Court following reports of undisclosed gifts to Clarence Thomas. She co-led a meeting about the Court and introduced the "High Court Gift Ban Act" on June 25.
June 2024: Social Media Following Update
As of June 2024, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had 13.1 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), which is an increase from 1.4 million followers in November 2018.
July 2024: Support for the "DEFIANCE Act"
In July 2024, Ocasio-Cortez supported and co-led the "DEFIANCE Act," which would allow people to sue creators and distributors of non-consensual deepfake pornography, an issue she had personal experience with.
December 2024: House Oversight Committee bid
In December 2024, Ocasio-Cortez ran for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee but lost to Gerry Connolly. She later declined to run again when Connolly vacated the position, citing unchanged caucus dynamics.
2024: Boycott of Netanyahu's speech and condemnation of Lebanon attacks
In 2024, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez boycotted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress, calling him a war criminal. Later in September, she condemned the Lebanon electronic device attacks.
2024: Statement on killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
In 2024, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez commented on the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, stating that it was "not to say that an act of violence is justified" but that "people interpret and feel and experience denied claims as an act of violence against them".
2024: Re-elected to Congress
In 2024, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was re-elected as the US representative for New York's 14th congressional district.
2024: Introduction of "Green New Deal for Public Housing"
In 2024, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, with the support of Bowman and Sanders, introduced the "Green New Deal for Public Housing", which aimed to fund the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and facilitate its transition to clean energy.
2024: Support for Lina Khan
In 2024, Ocasio-Cortez discussed corporate power with Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan. She defended Khan after Mark Cuban criticized her.
2024: Speech at the Democratic National Convention
In 2024, Ocasio-Cortez gave a primetime speech at the Democratic National Convention, supporting the Harris-Walz campaign and criticizing Trump. Her speech addressed the Gaza war and led to speculation about her future political ambitions.
2024: The Squad Growth
In 2024, Summer Lee and Delia Ramirez joined the Squad.
2024: Value of Met Gala ticket
In 2024, the value of a ticket for non-elected officials to attend the Met Gala was $41,000.
February 2025: Tom Homan's Criticism
In February 2025, "border czar" Tom Homan publicly criticized Ocasio-Cortez, leading to a response where she defended her efforts and invoked the Fourth Amendment.
March 2025: Social Media Following Update
As of March 2025, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the most followed user on Bluesky, with 2 million followers.
2025: Opposition to American Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
In 2025, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opposed American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, stating that such actions would be "absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment".
2025: Increased fundraising and public perception
In the first quarter of 2025, Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million. In May, Harris praised her, Vance criticized the idea of her running for president, and Trump commented on her charisma and debating skills.
2028: Calls to primary Schumer
In March, Ocasio-Cortez criticized a federal budget proposal, and after Schumer announced his support, several House Democrats suggested she primary Schumer in the 2028 New York Senate elections.
2028: Possible presidential run
In March, Ocasio-Cortez joined Sanders on the "Fighting Oligarchy Tour" and became viewed as a potential successor and candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
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