Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces online criticism after speaking at a rally in Memphis, Tennessee, where some viewers said her accent changed. Two outlets report that social media users mocked her over what they described as a “Southern” accent, with commenters claiming it sounded staged or influenced by other political figures.
Fox News describes critics accusing Ocasio-Cortez of “putting on” a new accent and includes comparisons to Kamala Harris. The Daily Mail similarly says the Congresswoman was ridiculed for using an accent at the Memphis event, describing the reaction as a “power move” theme in the way posts circulated online. Both accounts characterize the controversy as commentary about her speaking style rather than a policy dispute.
Neither outlet provides evidence that Ocasio-Cortez intentionally fabricated an accent, nor do they include statements from her or her team addressing the criticisms. The reporting centers on the reaction from social media and the public comparisons made following her remarks at the Memphis rally.
