AOC Faces Criticism for Alleged Fake Accent During Nationwide Tour

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism from conservative commentators and social media users for allegedly adopting a new accent during her speeches on the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders. Critics accused Ocasio-Cortez of 'code-switching' and compared her to Vice President Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, who have previously been scrutinized for similar changes in speech patterns when addressing different audiences. The controversy arose after a rally in Nampa, Idaho, where Ocasio-Cortez used a distinctive accent while criticizing former President Donald Trump, calling him a criminal and referencing his legal troubles. Conservative influencers and media outlets labeled her accent as 'fake,' 'cringe,' and pandering, fueling debate online. The tour, which aims to address issues like income inequality and corporate influence in politics, has attracted large crowds and drawn attention to the rhetoric and style of its speakers. Ocasio-Cortez's office has not commented on the accent controversy.