In the midst of a turbulent week in American politics, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has found herself in the spotlight—not just for her policies, but for what she chooses to speak about on social media.
Her recent activity on X (formerly Twitter) has fueled speculation that she might be gearing up for a 2028 presidential run.
Netizens and political commentators have closely analyzed what AOC posts and what she stays silent about, noting some striking patterns.
Silence on Minneapolis Shooting Raises Eyebrows
This week, Minneapolis was shaken when ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot Renee Nicole Good during a protest.
Observers noticed that Ocasio-Cortez, who has previously criticized ICE, did not post about this incident directly on her personal or professional accounts.
The only reference she made was resharing an older interview where she condemned ICE as an agency with “less accountability than virtually any law enforcement agency in the U.S.”
She called for full prosecution after Good’s death and described the agency as operating “with impunity.”
Yet, there was no direct acknowledgment of Good’s role as a legal observer during the protest, or support for her specifically.
Vocal on Other International and Domestic Issues
Meanwhile, AOC has been outspoken on other fronts.
She condemned pro-Hamas protesters chanting outside a Queens synagogue, calling their actions “disgusting and antisemitic.”
She also voiced strong support for ongoing protests in Iran, criticizing the government’s violent crackdown and affirming that all citizens have the right to protest without fear of violence.
Her selective focus has not gone unnoticed.
The End Wokeness X account highlighted her posts over the past week: one condemning pro-Hamas chants, one supporting Iranian protesters, and zero about Renee Good or ICE.
Their tongue-in-cheek conclusion? “In other words, AOC is running in 2028.”
Building a National Profile
This isn’t the first time Ocasio-Cortez has signaled national ambitions.
Last year, she toured the U.S. with Senator Bernie Sanders on the “Fighting the Oligarchy” tour, building her profile beyond New York.
She has recruited former Sanders advisors and invested heavily in digital advertising and grassroots fundraising, gaining hundreds of thousands of new small-dollar donors and millions of social media followers across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
Political analysts note that her supporter base could rival, and perhaps surpass, Sanders’ in reach.
Ari Rabin-Havt, a longtime Sanders aide, remarked that AOC has the experience, national recognition, and fundraising power that could make her a serious contender for the 2028 Democratic nomination.
Polls and Public Perception
An early December poll even suggested that Ocasio-Cortez could hypothetically beat the likely Republican nominee, Vice President JD Vance, with a narrow edge of 51% to 49%.
AOC shared these results publicly, further fueling speculation about her future political ambitions.
She has also framed recent Democratic victories, like Zohran Mamdani’s in New York City, as signals to the party establishment that a new generation is ready to challenge the status quo.
She emphasized that the fight for the future transcends partisan labels, urging unity across political differences to confront broader threats like fascism.
What’s Next for AOC?
With selective social media activity, strategic national campaigning, and a growing political brand, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has kept observers guessing.
Whether she formally announces a 2028 run or continues to build influence from Congress, her moves are closely watched—and debated—by supporters, critics, and political strategists alike.
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