AOC Calls Trump 'Rapist,' Sparks MAGA Backlash Online
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ignited a significant controversy on Friday by calling former US President Donald Trump a "rapist" in a social media post.
"Wow who would have thought that electing a rapist would have complicated the release of the Epstein Files?" she wrote on X, referencing the ongoing debate surrounding the Epstein case.
The Epstein Case Context
Her comment refers to the FBI and Justice Department's joint memo declaring the Epstein investigation officially closed. The memo stated that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in jail, and no evidence of homicide was found.
AOC's Perspective
Ocasio-Cortez suggested that electing a president with a history of sexual assault allegations made it more challenging, or politically sensitive, to fully release and investigate the Epstein case records.
Backlash and Defamation Claims
The tweet quickly went viral, garnering over 11 million views and sparking strong backlash from Trump supporters. Many accused her of defamation, pointing out that Trump has never been criminally convicted of rape.
One user commented, "Donald Trump has not been criminally convicted of rape. As a Congresswoman, with such broad reach, you should be aware of this and act and speak appropriately. This is defamation."
E Jean Carroll Case
Journalist E Jean Carroll accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s. In 2023, a civil jury found him liable for sexual abuse and ordered him to pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Elon Musk's Allegation
Last month, Elon Musk intensified the public feud with Donald Trump by claiming that Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files, which he suggested is the reason they were never made public.
