Summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, stating, “I don’t celebrate rapists,” referencing Trump’s history of sexual assault allegations.

While Trump has never been convicted of rape, a jury found him civilly liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll.

Ocasio-Cortez also criticized TikTok for crediting Trump with restoring service in the U.S., calling it a propaganda move.

She warned of social media platforms being weaponized by right-wing interests, claiming they are contributing to the rise of “21st-century fascism” under the incoming administration.

  • sumguyonline@lemmy.world
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    11 days ago

    Her statement is so damn tone def when you know what the democrats have been supporting since pre 80’s. Republicans too mind you, but she’s Democrat, and someone I think has a conscience, and more than half a brain. I’ll respect her when she turns on every last traitor to the republic and stands damn near alone while Bernie’s chanting “told you so”

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      11 days ago

      You can’t get anywhere in politics if you don’t sign up for being a Republican or a Democrat. Your ignorance is showing.