Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a US Representative from New York known for her progressive views, recently attended the Munich Security Conference. She is newsworthy due to her outspoken criticism of Donald Trump's foreign policy, accusing him of ushering in an "age of authoritarianism" and tearing apart the transatlantic alliance. Furthermore, she sparked controversy by accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, stating that US military aid enabled it. This statement, made in Germany, the birthplace of the Nazi movement, drew significant outrage. AOC also argued that the Democratic party should reconsider military aid to Israel and connected income inequality to the rise of authoritarianism. Her presence at the conference, typically focused on international security, was notable given her background primarily focused on domestic economic issues. She used the platform to advocate for an alternative vision for US foreign policy.