AOC tells New Yorkers to ‘pull up’ to Alabama during rally speech behind bulletproof glass Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s speech in Montgomery, Alabama, calling for northern progressives to visit southern states, has drawn criticism from conservatives. Critics pointed out the irony of her call to action given she spoke behind bulletproof glass and mocked the idea of northerners engaging with southern culture. The congresswoman’s remarks were seen by some as divisive, urging a focus on fixing existing issues rather than creating division.

• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a rally in Montgomery, Alabama, urging northern progressives to visit southern states.
• She criticized the Supreme Court and stated the U.S. was not a true democracy until the 1960s.
• Ocasio-Cortez’s call for northerners to “pull up” to red states like Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi was met with backlash.
• Conservatives criticized her message, highlighting that she was speaking behind bulletproof glass.
• Social media reactions included mocking the purpose of such a visit and warning against taking her advice.
• Critics argued that politicians should focus on fixing current problems rather than dividing Americans.