US EditionLaura Loomer Faces Internet Backlash After ‘Body Shaming’ AOC During NYC’s Puerto Rico Day
- Far-Right activist Laura Loomer shared a video on social media of New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a recent cultural parade celebrating Puerto Rican heritage, criticizing her physical appearance.
- Loomer criticized AOC on social media by claiming she had put on over 50 pounds since joining Congress and calling her a "porky Puerto Rican," which led to widespread backlash.
- The video featured AOC speaking to a crowd while wearing a red dress alongside NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, and Loomer's shared clip had generated more than 21,000 remarks by the evening of Monday.
- Social media users condemned the body-shaming, with comments such as "Leave the body shaming alone," and many called Loomer’s remarks mean-spirited and petty.
- Loomer's comments sparked broad criticism urging her to focus on policies rather than personal attacks, highlighting ongoing tensions in political discourse.
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Laura Loomer faces backlash for body-shaming Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a social media post. Critics urge Loomer to focus on policy, not personal attacks.
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