NEW YORK — Social media has erupted with speculation over the personal life of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, with unsubstantiated rumors circulating that the New York congresswoman is pregnant. Prominent figures on social media have fueled the claims, though no evidence has been provided to support them, and Ocasio-Cortez has not commented on the matter.
Social media has been abuzz with speculation as the fit congresswoman appears to be filling out a bit in recent weeks. Many female posters on social media claim their woman’s intuition is enough evidence.
Polymarket says there’s a 25% chance that she is and that rate is climbing daily.
In a recent post, right-wing activist Laura Loomer suggested Ocasio-Cortez was hiding a pregnancy for political reasons. “The election is over,” Loomer wrote on social media. “You can come out and finally admit you’re pregnant. Or are you waiting till the 9th month to abort?” Loomer’s comments were widely shared, igniting further discussion across platforms.
Other social media users, including conservative commentators, echoed Loomer’s speculation. One user, under the handle Officer Lew, wrote, “AOC is definitely pregnant btw. She won’t announce it until after the election, looks bad for the pro-abortion messaging.” Another, Shawn Farash, added, “There is not a doubt in my mind that AOC is pregnant… But she can’t admit it… because her rabid followers would DEMAND an abortion as some sort of symbolic thing.”
One commenter jokingly noted that she was with First Gentleman Doug Emhoff recently in Las Vegas. An off-color joke about Emhoff’s sexual encounter with the family nanny years ago.
These statements are part of a broader online discourse targeting Ocasio-Cortez, a frequent subject of criticism among conservative commentators. Some users on social media platforms have pointed to her recent public appearances, alleging she appears to be “swollen” or exhibiting signs of pregnancy.
However, these claims remain speculative, with no confirmation or evidence provided by Ocasio-Cortez or any official source.
Ocasio-Cortez, who represents New York’s 14th Congressional District, has not issued any statement addressing the rumors. Her office has not responded to requests for comment on the recent speculation about her personal life.
This is not the first time Ocasio-Cortez’s private life has come under public scrutiny. The congresswoman, known for her vocal positions on progressive issues, has faced intense media attention and criticism from political opponents since her election to Congress in 2018. Public figures, particularly women in politics, are frequently subjected to personal and unfounded speculation—a trend that Ocasio-Cortez herself has previously condemned.
At this time, there is no verified information supporting the rumors, and they appear to be based solely on public speculation.