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In Munich, Democrats Pledge a Return to Wealth Taxes and Climate Hysteria

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized diplomacy and a working-class viewpoint at a major U.S.-European security conference, countering Trump’s policies and highlighting a 39% approval rating for the president.

  • On Friday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used a Munich panel to outline a diplomacy-first foreign policy, emphasizing diplomacy as a tool of first resort.
  • With several potential contenders present, media outlets noted that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., attended Munich amid growing speculation about her 2028 presidential bid.
  • During the panel Q&A, New York Times journalist Katrin Bennhold asked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about her political future and travel funding, but she strategically danced around running and said her office covered the flight.
  • By framing foreign policy around working-class concerns, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged a U.S. return to a rules-based order and condemned President Donald Trump’s actions as threats to democracies.
  • Media analysis suggests the Munich platform could elevate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.’s foreign-policy profile and broaden her appeal, with media outlets including CNN and Inside Politics dissecting a potential campaign after Munich.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the superstar of progressive America, is causing a stir in Munich. This is not only due to her criticism of Trump, but also to the rumor that she wants to become his successor.

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L'Humanité broke the news in on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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