Watch: The Revealing Footnote to the Longer AOC Hijab Video Clip That Makes It So Much Worse
A recent video featuring Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wearing a hijab during an Eid celebration has sparked controversy. Critics have pointed out the absence of women in the audience and the dynamics of the event, questioning the implications of her participation. The situation highlights the complexities of cultural representation and political messaging.
- ▪Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen wearing a hijab while speaking at an Eid celebration in New York.
- ▪Critics noted the lack of women in the audience during her speech, raising questions about gender representation.
- ▪The event was attended by New York City's first Muslim Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who observed the proceedings.
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Watch: The Revealing Footnote to the Longer AOC Hijab Video Clip That Makes It So Much Worse By Sister Toldjah | 12:37 PM on May 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Alastair Grant On Thursday, RedState's Brandon Morse noted in a piece he wrote on how "Islam Is the New Transgenderism" that Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) was seen in a recent video wearing a hijab while talking up the supposed greatness of Islam. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); "I can't think of a more perfect representation than this video.
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