AOC fakes being handcuffed after abortion rights protest arrest

Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was roundly mocked on social media Tuesday after she put her arms behind her back to imitate being handcuffed following her arrest at a pro-abortion demonstration outside the Supreme Court.

The Bronx and Queens Democratic lawmaker was gently escorted away by a Capitol Police officer — along with fellow city Rep. Carolyn Maloney — after blocking traffic outside the court building.

AOC kept up the charade of being restrained for a few steps before raising her fist to supporters watching from the sidewalk.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and several other lawmakers were escorted away from a pro-abortion protest outside of the Supreme Court building on July 19, 2022.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and several other lawmakers were escorted away from a pro-abortion protest outside the Supreme Court building on July 19, 2022.
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The clip spread like wildfire and conservative commentators were quick to chime in.

“AOC pretended to be in handcuffs when she was escorted away from the Supreme Court,” the official account for the conservative paper Washington Free Beacon tweeted.

“Oh my gosh @AOC faking handcuffs,” wrote Republican commentator Matt Whitlock. “This is too much.”

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Courtez is escorted away from a pro-abortion protest on July 19, 2022.
Ocasio-Courtez is escorted away from the protest on July 19, 2022.
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Ocasio-Cortez held her wrists together like they were handcuffed at the protest.
Ocasio-Cortez held her wrists together like they were handcuffed by police.
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“The Capitol Police must have put invisible handcuffs on @AOC!” tweeted political analyst Carmyn Kinsey. 

“You guys… @AOC is such a victim that she has to pretend that the big, mean policeman put her in handcuffs…She probably also thinks he wants to date her,” said conservative columnist Tim Young.

“.@AOC is such an expert at getting attention and narrative building that she PRETENDED to be handcuffed just so she could have this image on social media. There are no handcuffs on her lmfaoooo,” tweeted businessman Jason Howerton. 

Rep. Rashida Tlaib points her finger up while being arrested by Capitol Police officers during an abortion rights demonstration.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib points upward while being arrested by Capitol Police officers during an abortion rights demonstration.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was among the Democratic lawmakers who were escorted out of the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
AOC was among the Democratic lawmakers who were escorted out of the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
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Representatives Andy Levin (D-MI) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) are detained during an abortion rights protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 19, 2022.
Rep. Andy Levin also raised his fist while being detained by Capitol Police officers outside the Supreme Court.
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“Note the handcuff pose, abandoned only to raise her fist in the air. The queen of gestures,” Fox News political analyst Brit Hume said.

AOC’s office did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment on the incident.

According to Capitol Police, 35 people — including 17 members of Congress — were arrested, none of whom are expected to face serious charges.

Among those arrested were Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Jackie Speier of California,  Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Andy Levin of Michigan, Barabara Lee of California, Cori Bush of Missouri, Katherine Clark of Connecticut, Nydia Valezquez of New York, Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania, and Sarah Jacobs of California. 

Rep. Ilhan Omar getting escorted away from the protest.
Rep. Ilhan Omar is escorted away from the protest.
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Grainy video of Omar also showed the “Squad” member walking several steps with her hands behind her back as if handcuffed. However, she too raised her right arm in a clenched-fist salute without any difficulty. 

Following their arrests, the lawmakers were taken to a grassy area between the Supreme Court and Capitol building. Once there, police asked the representatives for their IDs in order to process them — before some officers posted for photos with them.

One Capitol Police officer was seen telling the members that water was on the way as they relaxed.

AOC talking to the press along with Rep. Ayanna Pressley while being detained.
AOC talks to the press along with Rep. Ayanna Pressley while being detained.
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Several lawmakers, including Maloney, Ocasio-Cortez, Bush, and Levin took the opportunity to give interviews with media present on scene. 

The initial group of lawmakers and activists were released from custody at approximately 2:30, Jennifer Shutt with the States Newsroom reported, adding that Dean said they were charged with “crowding, obstructing or incommoding and need to pay a $50 fine.” 

Capitol Police did not immediately respond to The Post’s inquiry about whether any handcuffs were used in the incident. 

AOC’s office and Capitol Police did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.



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