AOC speaks out at Munich Conference in Germany

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At the February 2026 Munich Security Conference, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) warned that the Trump administration is damaging the transatlantic partnership and urged Europe to reject authoritarianism through working-class-centered politics

. She advocated for addressing Western hypocrisies in the international order to strengthen democracy and prevent global isolation. 

Key details from her appearance include:

• Conference Context: AOC appeared on a panel titled “Vox Populi? Responding to the Rise of Populism”.
• Critique of U.S. Policy: She criticized previous U.S. actions, including the Iraq War and NAFTA, while arguing against isolationism.
• Counterweight to Trump/Rubio: Her visit served as a counterweight to the Trump administration's agenda, which has urged Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense and criticized European policies.
• Focus on Integrity: She emphasized that "hypocrisy is vulnerability" in a rules-based order and called for a return to higher standards to protect democratic values. 

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