On the Mainstage in Munich, 2028 Presidential Hopefuls Murphy, Ocasio-Cortez Direct Ire at Israel

Mocked in Munich? Why AOC was a much bigger success than her critics realize

Following her appearance at the Munich Security Conference, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. drew significant criticism for multiple factual misstatements.From her halting answer on U.S. support for Taiwan to mistakenly referring to U.S. relations with Europe as the "Trans-Pacific Partnership," and falsely accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, there were plenty of missteps to seize on.That said, focusing solely on her errors misses the point…

AOC flops in Munich as NYT attempts to save presidential hopes

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. The congresswoman, who once was rewarded with her own prime-time documentary on CNN and a town hall on MSNBC’s prime time, descended on Munich recently in a clear signa…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Isn't Happy With the Coverage of Her Trip to Munich

Analysis of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Munich trip and its impact on her rumored 2028 presidential run.

On the mainstage in Munich, 2028 presidential hopefuls Murphy, Ocasio-Cortez direct ire at Israel

Taking the stage at the Munich Security Conference this weekend, two prominent progressive lawmakers rumored to be eyeing presidential runs in 2028, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), used the opportunity to bash Israel. Criticism of Israel isn’t new for either lawmaker, but taking place on one of the most prominent foreign policy stages in the world, their remarks are a sign of the anti-Israel current that contin…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Channeling FDR

Working-class economic populism is necessary for both Democrats’ electoral success and the defense of democracy itself. Not many Democrats since FDR have recognized this, but Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of the few who does.

After First Big Overseas Trip, Ocasio-Cortez Expresses Frustrations

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had anticipated a potentially frosty reception to her anti-establishment arguments at the Munich Security Conference, a venue she called “an elite place of decision makers that, frankly, are not responsive to a class-based message.” And the visit to Germany felt high-stakes: It was the most prominent foreign trip to date by the progressive New York congresswoman, who had mostly focused on domestic prioriti…