AOC has some explaining to do!
New York, NY – Progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing fresh backlash after being photographed enjoying a plush first-class flight en route to a Bernie Sanders rally in Las Vegas—raising eyebrows among critics who say her actions don’t match her socialist rhetoric.
According to a fellow passenger, the congresswoman was seen relaxing in the front cabin of JetBlue Flight 511 on March 19, flying from JFK Airport to Las Vegas to attend an event ironically titled “Fighting Oligarchy.”
“She’s fighting income inequality one first-class mimosa at a time,” the passenger quipped.
Ocasio-Cortez, whose district covers parts of the Bronx and Queens, appeared unbothered by the attention as she leaned into her luxury seat. Meanwhile, a typical first-class ticket on that route costs over $1,100, pricing out the very working-class Americans she claims to represent.
The Luxury vs. The Message: AOC Under Fire
The image quickly made rounds online, with critics pointing out the hypocrisy. AOC has made a career out of blasting billionaires, demonizing capitalism, and promoting radical climate policies—yet now finds herself indulging in the perks of elite travel.
And it’s not just about the optics.
First-class flights have a significantly higher carbon footprint per passenger compared to economy seats, something climate activists have repeatedly condemned. This adds fuel to accusations that AOC’s environmental rhetoric is more show than substance.
“She should’ve just taken a private jet like the rest of her elite friends,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY).
“Do As I Say, Not As I Do” Politics
State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar didn’t hold back.
“She talks about fighting for the people, but travels like a queen. This is exactly why Americans are tired of the double standards on the Left.”
Despite repeated requests for comment, AOC’s campaign and district offices have remained silent.
The day after the flight, Ocasio-Cortez joined Bernie Sanders at a Las Vegas rally, followed by a stop at Arizona State University in Tempe, where she called for voters to support “Democrats who stand for the working class.”
“We’re going to throw these bums out,” AOC shouted, seemingly forgetting she had just reclined in a luxury seat that most Americans will never afford.
She also took a direct swipe at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), accusing him of “betrayal” for backing a GOP-led funding bill. Some progressives are even floating AOC as a 2028 primary challenger to Schumer.
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.@AOC was caught flying FIRST-CLASS during the Bernie Sanders ‘Fight Oligarchy’ tour.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) April 7, 2025
Who paid for this expensive seat? pic.twitter.com/MhP5SinScu
Meanwhile, Under President Trump’s Leadership…
While AOC and Bernie hold rallies, President Donald Trump and his powerhouse ally Elon Musk are busy getting real results. Their joint effort through the Department of Government Efficiency is cutting red tape, tackling wasteful spending, and restoring law and order across the nation.
With Trump cracking down on illegal immigration and championing American jobs, the contrast between bold action and progressive hypocrisy couldn’t be clearer.
