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New York Times - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jim TankersleyFebruary 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended the Munich Security Conference, a gathering of foreign leaders and diplomats, where she spoke on a panel about populism. She connected income inequality to the rise of authoritarianism, arguing that economic instability leads people to turn away from democracy. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to address the economic needs of the working class to combat far-right populism. Her presence, along with other prominent Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Chris Murphy, aimed to reassure European allies of the Democratic party's commitment amid concerns about President Trump's foreign policy. The conference also fueled speculation about Ocasio-Cortez's future political ambitions, with some viewing her attendance as a sign of potential presidential aspirations.

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