AOC needs to do her job.
Constituents Say She’s Ignoring Local Issues While Chasing National Power
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is under fire from frustrated constituents who say the congresswoman has turned her back on Queens and the Bronx in favor of boosting her national brand — and possibly laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid.
As she tours the country with socialist Senator Bernie Sanders on their “Fighting Oligarchy Tour,” many back home are asking: Where is AOC when it matters most?
“She’s done absolutely nothing for this community,” said Woodside resident Lauro Vazquez. “We’re struggling, and she’s out there jet-setting, talking about billionaires.”
Taxpayer-Funded Offices Rarely Open, Residents Say
According to a report by the New York Post, AOC’s district office — funded with $1.9 million in taxpayer dollars — is reportedly closed most weekdays and inaccessible to the very people it was meant to serve.
Residents report a lack of town halls, poor communication, and minimal support on basic issues like public safety, garbage pickup, and housing complaints.
“She held one town hall for an hour. Took six questions. That’s not representation,” one resident said.
Even that limited event came only after a previously scheduled town hall was abruptly canceled due to illness following one leg of her political tour.
Private Jets and Socialist Rhetoric Don’t Sit Well With Voters
The contrast between AOC’s fiery socialist messaging and her rumored private jet travel has struck a nerve.
“She rails against the wealthy but travels like royalty,” said Republican City Council candidate Ramses Frias. “She’s talking about the ‘oligarchy’ while ignoring the everyday American trying to afford groceries.”
Jackson Heights resident Tatiana Lacatus echoed that sentiment: “She’s too big for us now. It’s Easter weekend, and she cancels. Probably couldn’t get a plane.”
Even Democrats Are Speaking Out: “She’s Missing in Action”
Councilman Robert Holden, a moderate Democrat, says he hears complaints about AOC regularly.
“She’s nowhere to be found,” Holden said. “She’s too busy trying to turn America into a socialist failed state. Meanwhile, our neighborhoods are suffering.”
Meanwhile, Her Office Says She’s “Popular”
Despite the mounting criticism, AOC’s office claims she remains popular, citing a Siena College poll showing her as one of the city’s best-known politicians.
But popularity doesn’t fill potholes or return constituent calls — and many voters feel abandoned.
“It’s not about fame. It’s about showing up,” said one Bronx resident. “She wants to be president, but she forgot who got her here.”
Final Word: Queens and Bronx Deserve Leadership, Not Lip Service
As speculation grows about an AOC 2028 White House run, the real question remains: Is she serving the people — or her political ambitions?
