Cortez’s tough Bronx persona is under fresh scrutiny with a resurfaced childhood nickname from her suburban upstate New York upbringing casting doubt on that publicly portrayed image.

It should be a crime to claim you from the Bronx when you’re not,” said lifelong Bronx resident Sandra S., 29.

AOC's true past and upper-crust childhood nickname return to haunt her... after those 'Bronx girl' claims. By WILL POTTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM. Published: 18:56 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 08:05 EDT ...

I have something in common with the woman presently known as AOC. I started life in The Bronx. Like the Socialist Squad ...

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Before she became the firebrand Congresswoman lighting up Capitol Hill, Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is no stranger to headlines, but recently, it's not her policies or fiery speeches that have the internet buzzing—it's her past. The congresswoman, often hailed as a proud ...