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Trump and GOP Mock AOC's Munich Conference Performance

2/19/2026

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President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for her Munich Security Conference performance.
He said she struggled to answer questions, implying the fumbling could hurt her run.
Trump quoted, “AOC, she was unable to answer a simple question,” to illustrate the critique.
Other Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, echoed the critique by mocking her responses.
Her Munich appearance was seen as a step toward a 2028 presidential campaign.

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President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for her Munich Security Conference performance.
He said she struggled to answer questions, implying the fumbling could hurt her run.
Trump quoted, “AOC, she was unable to answer a simple question,” to illustrate the critique.
Other Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, echoed the critique by mocking her responses.
Her Munich appearance was seen as a step toward a 2028 presidential campaign.