AOC slammed by southern conservatives after ‘pull up to the South’ rally
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under pressure from Southern conservatives after she delivered a fiery speech in Montgomery, Ala., last week demanding that Northern progressives “retreat to the South.”
Speaking at the “All Roads Lead South” rally on May 16, the prominent “Squad” member claimed that the United States was not a true democracy until the 1960s, when the Voting Rights Act was passed, and took direct aim at the Supreme Court, accusing the high court led by Chief Justice John Roberts of being “part of this long history of regression and repression in America.”
Ocasio-Cortez then issued a highly controversial call to action, demanding that “the North” go to red states like Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee and Mississippi to fight what she described as political injustice.
She doubled down on her social media efforts after the event, writing, “If you’re not from these states, it’s time to stop.”
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) speaks during a press conference April 29, 2026 in front of the U.S. Capitol. (Tom Brenner/Getty Images)
Her rhetoric was quickly criticized by conservatives on social media, with many pointing out the irony of the congresswoman urging people to “stop” while she stood heavily shielded during her speech behind bulletproof glass.
Conservative podcaster Todd Spears went viral with a reaction video on TikTok that racked up 1 million views, mocking Ocasio-Cortez’s security system.
“[Pull up] and do what? Help us get the boat off the trailer, like cutting grass, stalking a deer in the woods? » Spears said. “Roll over and do what exactly?” Because you are standing behind pope glass in your own hometown. If you come here starting with this shit, you better bring a tank. This is not a good idea. Stay where you are. »
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to reporters during a campaign night rally in Brooklyn, New York, on November 4, 2025, as early projections declare Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani the winner for New York City mayor. (Reuters/Jeenah Moon)
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Spears also criticized the controversial nature of her remarks, writing in the video’s caption that “AOC talking about the North” ending up “over the South and Alabama like it’s still the 1860s is wild.”
“Maybe politicians should spend less time trying to divide Americans and more time fixing the mess we already have,” he added.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to reporters after Mahmoud Khalil’s arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 21, 2025. (Michael Karas/NorthJersey.com)
Another TikTok creator, Kei Bennett, whose video has been viewed more than 800,000 times, warned Ocasio-Cortez supporters not to take the bait.
“I want to issue you a stern warning not to follow his advice and stop in Alabama,” Bennett said, jokingly citing local dangers ranging from feral hogs and bayous alligators to locals who “won’t hesitate to band together and get the hell out of here.”
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Bennett, who has more than half a million followers on the platform, warned the congresswoman’s supporters that “here in the South we don’t call the cops, we call the coroners,” adding: “Stay up there, leave us alone. We’re not bothering anyone.”
Ocasio-Cortez’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
