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Trump Slams Ocasio-Cortez's Munich Performance; She Fires Back

2/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for her performance at the Munich Security Conference, saying, "I don’t think she knew what Taiwan was."
The remarks suggested her appearance could jeopardize her political future and were seen as a step toward a 2028 presidential run.
Ocasio-Cortez responded on social media after Vice President JD Vance mocked her, highlighting the lack of laughter at his joke.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for her performance at the Munich Security Conference, saying, "I don’t think she knew what Taiwan was."
The remarks suggested her appearance could jeopardize her political future and were seen as a step toward a 2028 presidential run.
Ocasio-Cortez responded on social media after Vice President JD Vance mocked her, highlighting the lack of laughter at his joke.