Oh, the internet never sleeps, does it? This time, it’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) addressing pregnancy rumors with the kind of bluntness we’ve come to expect from her. In a video posted to social media, the Congresswoman cleared the air after a Republican colleague asked her if she was expecting. Her answer? No, she’s not pregnant—she just overindulged at Thanksgiving. Classic.
For those who missed it, AOC said, “Everyone keeps asking me if I’m pregnant. A Republican came to me on the floor this week and asked me if I was pregnant. I’m not, guys. I just had a lot of food at Thanksgiving. Okay? It happens.” The video even had a cheeky “you’re glowing” caption, which probably only fanned the flames.
🇺🇸AOC: I'M NOT PREGNANT GUYS…IT'S JUST THANKSGIVING FOOD
"It happens…"pic.twitter.com/WmG9Vyu4qJ
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 24, 2024
The rumors started swirling after photos and video clips of AOC sparked speculation on social media. Combine that with the fact she’s been engaged since 2022 to Riley Roberts, and suddenly everyone with a Wi-Fi connection decided to play armchair detective. But AOC has been quick to laugh it off, effectively saying, “Relax, people. I had seconds—and maybe thirds—of turkey, not a baby bump.”
Of course, not everyone is buying her explanation. Social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), is full of skeptics who point to AOC’s “track record” of alleged evasiveness. Because why take someone at their word when you can spiral into conspiracy theories instead? For better or worse, this is par for the course when you’re a public figure in the digital age.
Now, here’s the thing: whether you’re a fan of AOC or not, this kind of gossip is a bit ridiculous. She’s a sitting member of Congress, not a Kardashian. Maybe the conversation could be redirected to, I don’t know, her actual policies? But alas, welcome to modern politics, where the optics of someone’s midsection at Thanksgiving generate more buzz than inflation or border security.
That said, the moment does highlight an amusing irony. AOC, one of the loudest critics of traditional gender norms, now finds herself the subject of a rumor that’s as old-fashioned as it gets: “Is she pregnant?” Her response, at least, was on-brand—candid, casual, and a little sassy.
So, mystery solved. AOC’s Thanksgiving feast, not a stork, was responsible for her change in appearance. Can we all move on now? Probably not. Social media never lets a narrative die that easily.
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