In her speech in Idaho, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) expressed gratitude for the welcome and emphasized the importance of unity among working Americans, regardless of their backgrounds. She highlighted the increasing concentration of power, greed, and corruption in the U.S., referring to it as an oligarchy that undermines democracy and harms everyday citizens.
AOC condemned policies that target marginalized groups and criticized the Trump administration’s actions, including the detention of individuals for their political views. She stressed that the struggle for rights and democracy is intertwined with economic inequality, linking the influence of billionaires on politics to the erosion of democratic principles.
She urged the audience to recognize their collective power and reject division by emphasizing solidarity among various races and identities. AOC recounted her personal story of hardship and affirmed that a better world is possible, advocating for robust social programs and a living wage.
The speech called for grassroots organizing to challenge the political status quo and stressed that a united front against an oppressive system is necessary to achieve justice and democracy. AOC concluded by reinforcing the idea of class solidarity and the necessity of caring for one another in order to build a more equitable future, encouraging attendees to commit to this shared vision.
