AOC accuses Elon Musk and Trump of mocking working class with McDonald's stunt and $1M voter giveaway

AOC said, 'You've got Trump putting on a little McDonald's costume because he thinks that's what people do, they're not trying to empathize with us'
PUBLISHED OCT 23, 2024
AOC argued that both Donald Trump and Elon Musk are out of touch with the everyday struggles of working-class Americans (Getty Images)
AOC argued that both Donald Trump and Elon Musk are out of touch with the everyday struggles of working-class Americans (Getty Images)

PENNSYLVANIA: At a United Auto Workers (UAW) event in Pennsylvania on October 21, Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez aimed at Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their latest campaign actions.

Ocasio Cortez slammed Musk’s $1 million giveaway for voters who sign a petition from his America PAC, calling it a degrading stunt, as reported by Newsweek.

AOC criticizes Trump and Elon Musk for mocking working class


 
 
 
 
 
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"When you have a billionaire just dangling a million bucks to those of us and many of us who are struggling to make ends meet — if they dance for him," she told the crowd.

The Bronx Congresswoman also blasted Trump, who donned a McDonald's apron on October 20 to serve food in a Pennsylvania drive-thru, accusing him of mocking fast food workers.

Ocasio Cortez argued that both Trump and Musk were out of touch with the everyday struggles of working-class Americans, describing their actions as callous attempts to connect with voters.

PERRY, IOWA - JANUARY 26:  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a campaign event with
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez calls out campaign tactics criticizing Trump and Elon Musk for mocking the working class (Getty Images)

"You've got Donald Trump putting on a little McDonald's costume because he thinks that's what people do. They're not trying to empathize with us. They are making fun of us," she said.


 
 
 
 
 
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Ocasio Cortez went on, "Donald Trump thinks that people who work at McDonald's are a joke. Elon Musk thinks that dangling money in front of a working person is a cute thing to do when the election of our lives is before us. They have absolutely no idea what our lives are like, and so they think this callousness is a way of connecting. They're laughing at us."

AOC’s critique of Trump and Elon Musk sparks heated online debate

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Ocasio-Cortez claims Musk and Trump are 'laughing at' the working people in new attack(Getty Images)

Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s recent comments about Donald Trump and Elon Musk have ignited a passionate conversation across social media platforms.

One user praised her for speaking on this issue, writing, "This is so spot on. Thanks for speaking on this issue, AOC. The truth matters. And the truth must be told." Another chimed in, asking, “Why aren’t more American politicians like this?”

The discussion quickly turned political, with one user urging people not to be fooled and to support Harris/Walz in the upcoming election saying, "THIS SO MUCH. Seriously folks, don’t be fooled. Vote for Harris/Walz "

Many were inspired by Ocasio Cortez’s remarks, with one commenter expressing hope for her future in politics, saying, "Really hope that you continue in politics AOC. You are incredible. Senator AOC? You can do anything. Know that. This is ON POINT."

Others shared concerns about Musk’s influence, with one user claiming, “Elon is trying to buy the presidency for his puppet. Trump is for sale, and we should all be worried.”

Some even predicted that Ocasio Cortez might reach the highest office, with a hopeful, “She will be president one day.”

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