Democratic astronaut Mark Kelly says President Donald Trump’s agenda is contributing to increased support for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among Democratic voters. Kelly argues that Trump-era policy priorities—particularly those he describes as favoring billionaires over the middle class—are resonating with voters who feel their economic concerns are not being addressed. In this view, AOC’s messaging is gaining traction as a result of the political and economic climate Kelly associates with Trump’s approach. The comments frame Ocasio-Cortez as benefiting from broader dissatisfaction within the Democratic electorate and as a prominent voice within current Democratic debates. The sources provided do not include additional details such as specific policy measures Kelly cites, data on polling, or references to campaign activity tied to his statement. Overall, the reporting centers on Kelly’s attribution of shifts in voter interest to the perceived economic direction of Trump’s policies and the corresponding appeal of Ocasio-Cortez’s stance to some Democratic constituencies.