AOC mocked by MAGA for adopting 'southern accent' at Tennessee rally

New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was mocked by conservative commentators after a clip circulated of her using a southern-sounding accent during a rally speech in Tennessee. MAGA pundits accused her of "live action role playing," suggesting she was pandering to a local audience. The clip spread rapidly across social media, drawing widespread ridicule from right-wing figures.