AOC Skips Trump’s Address, Plans Live Counter-Programming
Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to skip President Trump’s address to Congress and instead host a live online post is generating significant discussion. The move is being viewed by some as a bold and strategic alternative to attending, highlighting a clear divergence in approach from Democratic leadership.
Many feel that her live post offers a more impactful response to the President’s speech than simply attending and sitting silently. The opportunity to directly engage with viewers, offer real-time commentary, and potentially fact-check claims made during the speech, is seen as a much more effective form of opposition. This approach taps into the power of social media to reach a wide audience and challenge the President’s narrative directly, bypassing the traditional constraints of the address format.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood