Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in September 2024.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a video posted on Instagram, Photo Credit: aoc/Instagram
Mixed Reactions Online
While many applauded Ocasio-Cortez for stepping up, others weren’t so impressed. Some praised her. Others called it a PR stunt.
Cheers from Supporters
Fans of the congresswoman didn’t hold back.
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“AOC gets there quicker than AAA,” joked one user.
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“And here I was thinking I couldn’t respect her more,” another admirer wrote.
Mockery from Critics
Not everyone felt inspired. Many questioned why a grown man working on Capitol Hill couldn’t handle jumper cables.
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“Don’t think anyone is shocked this dork needed help,” one person mocked.
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“What kind of man doesn’t know how to use jumper cables?” another added.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looks under the hood of a stranded motorist’s car; Photo Credit: mike casca/X
Spotlight on the Bystanders
The photo also drew attention to the two Capitol Police officers standing nearby.
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“Bunch of men standing around while the woman does the work,” someone noted.
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“This is the beta male starter pack,” another joked.
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“Three useless men in one picture,” read another comment.
Was It All Staged?
Some skeptics didn’t buy the moment at all.
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“This is the most obviously set-up thing I’ve ever seen,” one person wrote.
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“You have to be completely brain-dead not to know how to jump a car,” added another.
Another Viral Win for AOC
Whether sincere or staged, the moment added to AOC’s growing list of viral hits. Once again, she proved her skill at turning real life into headline-grabbing content.
One thing is certain: AOC knows how to stay in the spotlight—one car battery at a time.
