U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s attempt to swipe back at critics earned her another round of mockery on social media after she made the mistake of trying to poke Elon Musk.
The New York Democrat took a dig at Musk after his warning about immigration, setting herself up for a blistering wave of criticism on X, And before the dust had settled, she was again raked over the coals when she tried to respond to the ridicule.
“The Dem Party goal is to import voters,” Musk had opted in response to an article claiming “President Joe Biden is currently considering granting amnesty to illegal migrants.”
The X owner has been vocal about his stance on the border and illegal immigration and visited the Texas border with Mexico back in September.
The Dem Party goal is to import voters https://t.co/61qurM57G2
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 28, 2024
“You’re literally an immigrant,” Ocasio-Cortez shot back at Musk, who was born in South Africa.
You’re literally an immigrant. https://t.co/sALpQMucGo
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 28, 2024
In no time, she was schooled on the different types of immigration and the fact that Musk legally entered the U.S.
A legal immigrant.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 29, 2024
Legal, you absolute muppet.
— Matthew Marsden (@matthewdmarsden) March 29, 2024
Wait. This isn’t the parody account?
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 29, 2024
You’re either:
A) intentionally duping the public by conflating legal and illegal immigration
OR
B) TOTALLY brain dead
There are no other options.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 29, 2024
AOC, this reply illustrates that you are completely out of your depth and have no idea what’s going on at the border. You would be embarrassed if you had one ounce of self awareness.
— Bradley Scott (@Hoosiers1986) March 29, 2024
In an attempt to get above the clamor, AOC fumed back in another post, declaring, “and for everyone saying ‘yeah, but legal!!’ may I once again remind you that seeking asylum is legal, too. Have a good day!”
And for everyone saying “yeah, but legal!!” may I once again remind you that seeking asylum is legal, too.
Have a good day!
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 28, 2024
The far-left congresswoman was not the only one attacking Musk as other Democrats, including members of the “Squad,” targeted the billionaire over his post.
“Green card holders can’t vote, but you know that since you are literally an immigrant,” Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar wrote, adding a facepalm emoji.
Green card holders can’t vote, but you know that since you are literally an immigrant ♀️ https://t.co/awze6Xnf5H
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 28, 2024
She was also served a healthy dose of criticism on X and even engaged with one user over green cards.
Literally unnecessary. Convicts and noncitizens are flagged in the system, please stop spreading propaganda and false information about our country election system that is one of the most secure in the world.
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 29, 2024
You are as dumb as @AOC
Elon Musk is a United States citizen. Unlike you who married her brother for him to get into America, Elon Musk didn’t have to marry a sibling. Unlike you, who supports terrorism and actually hates Americans, he takes his citizenship seriously and has…— SheilaG2024 (@SheilaG2024) March 29, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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