Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tough Bronx image is facing new criticism as an old childhood nickname from her suburban upbringing raises questions about her portrayed persona. Her recent clash with President Trump over the Iran situation has prompted her to assert her identity as a “Bronx girl” on X, highlighting her background while calling for his impeachment. Although she was born in the Bronx, she moved to Yorktown at age 5 and attended high school there, remembered fondly by her teachers. The nickname “Sandy,” which suggests a more suburban character, seems to contradict her image as a fierce inner-city advocate that she crafted during her notable 2018 congressional campaign. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater has added to the scrutiny by sharing her high school yearbook photos and claiming that her assertions of being a tough Bronx girl are misleading. He described her background as a “bold-face lie” and argued that everyone in their community knows her true roots. This sparked a social media response from Ocasio-Cortez, who expressed pride in her upbringing and explained how her experiences have shaped her views on inequality.
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Criticism Over Childhood Background Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the notable Bronx representative, is currently under scrutiny concerning her childhood names and the image she projects. This comes after a recent altercation with President Donald Trump surrounding an Iranian strike, which raised questions about her self-identification as a “Bronx girl.” She made this declaration on X […]
Home in New Jersey that withstood Superstorm Sandy is up for sale at $1.8 million.
Take a look at this resilient Jersey Shore home—it’s on the market now! This expansive beach house, measuring 7,405 square feet, stood strong during Super Storm Sandy, which devastated over 60 surrounding homes back in 2012. Referred to as the “Mantoloking Miracle,” this house emerged unscathed after storms washed away other structures in its 200-foot […]
Mars may once have had an ocean with sandy beaches, radar data suggests | Astronomy
Mars may have once been home to sandy beaches, new underground invasion radar data suggests. Radar data from China's Zhurong Rover is buried under evidence of Mars' surface, which looks like sandy beaches from a large ocean coastline that may have existed long ago on the northern plains of Earth. has been revealed. The findings […]
Bankruptcy Judge Rejects Sandy Hook Families’ Latest Settlement Proposal In Alex Jones Case
Alex Jones speaks to supporters of US President Donald Trump, who is demonstrating in Washington, DC on December 12, 2020 (by Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Brook Mallory6:42pm – Thursday, February 6th, 2025 U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez refused to settle between Sandy Hook's family in Alex Jones' bankruptcy case during a brief […]
Judge blocks Sandy Hook families’ settlement in Alex Jones’ bankruptcy
A US bankruptcy judge on Wednesday attempts to break a family settlement that sued Alex Jones over his false allegations about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, and split the assets of a bankrupt conspiracy theorist He said the attempt exceeded the authority of his court. The decision complicates the proposed sale of […]
Infowars sale could be near as feuding Sandy Hook families reach deal on dividing bankrupt Alex Jones’ assets
The families suing Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre have resolved their dispute over how to divide the bankrupt conspiracy theorist's assets, paving the way for the sale of Jones' Infowars platform. lawyers said at a court hearing Monday. Joshua Wolfsholl, the attorney for the bankruptcy trustee handling the sale […]
Biden urges Congress to 'do something' for gun reform on Sandy Hook shooting anniversary
President Biden on Saturday marked the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut with a new proposal for Congress to take action on gun reform legislation. Mr. Biden press release He touted his administration's efforts to combat gun violence, but insisted there was more work to be done, especially as his […]
Alex Jones still must pay $1.3B Sandy Hook defamation verdict: appeals court
A Connecticut appeals court on Friday largely upheld a nearly $1.3 billion defamation judgment against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who accused the Infowars founder of spreading lies about the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. A three-judge panel on the Connecticut Court of Appeals ruled that an October 2022 jury decision to award $965 million in damages […]
Satire site the Onion wins auction for Infowars, vows to make Alex Jones’ empire a ‘cosmic joke’ for Sandy Hook families
Satirical magazine The Onion has been sold at auction, acquiring assets from Alex Jones' Infowars empire. The Onion's CEO has vowed to turn Infowars into a “cosmic joke” for the families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. Jones announced the deal in a document Thursday morning. video Posted on X social […]
The Onion Purchases Infowars At Auction With Support From Sandy Hook Families
InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court during a trial on September 21, 2022 in Waterbury, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Bagwitch/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers7:49am – Thursday, November 14, 2024 satirical news publications onion Won the bidding war for Alex Jones infowars A bankruptcy auction will be held in […]