Did AOC cross the line?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing backlash for calling President Donald Trump a “rapist” on social media, drawing accusations of defamation as controversy swirls around the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
“Wow who would have thought that electing a rapist would have complicated the release of the Epstein Files?” AOC posted to X on Friday, referencing the 2023 civil trial leveled against Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll.
Wow who would have thought that electing a rapist would have complicated the release of the Epstein Files?
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 11, 2025
A jury found Trump liable for sexual assault, but not for rape, which critics of AOC’s comments cited in their condemnation of her use of the word “rapist.”
Conservatives went after AOC on social media, many suggesting that the president should pursue legal action against the far-left rep.
“The President should sue AOC into bankruptcy. I realize she’s trying to raise her profile but this is way way too far,” legal analyst Phil Holloway posted to X on Saturday in response to a message from Ocasio-Cortez.
“Even under the ridiculously lenient standards of NY Times v. Sullivan, you’ve managed to incur defamation liability Wow,” Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee posted to X in response.
“Why didn’t you guys release the Epstein files over the last 4 years? Maybe you were too busy covering for Joe Biden… or, could it have something to do with another former Democrat President?” Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin posted in response to Ocasio-Cortez.
Why didn’t you guys release the Epstein files over the last 4 years? Maybe you were too busy covering for Joe Biden… or, could it have something to do with another former Democrat President? https://t.co/6J5bl6lR7W
— Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) July 12, 2025
“Well we have grounds for a huge defamation suit here you idiot because Donald Trump has never been indicted for rape much less convicted,” host of YourVoice America Bill Mitchell posted to X.
Well we have grounds for a huge defamation suit here you idiot because Donald Trump has never been indicted for rape much less convicted. https://t.co/cTctBaypbk
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) July 11, 2025
Some were quick to remind AOC of the recent ABC-George Stephanopoulos case in which Trump sued — and won — $15 million dollars after the ABC host used similar language against the president.
“Donald Trump has not been criminally convicted of being a rapist. This is defamatory. And I hope you are sued by Trump for this the same way George Stephanopoulos was sued and forced to pay Trump $15 million dollars. I hope you have millions ready for Trump, Porky. @AOC,” Trump ally Laura Loomer posted in response to Ocasio-Cortez.
Donald Trump has not been criminally convicted of being a rapist.
This is defamatory. And I hope you are sued by Trump for this the same way George Stephanopoulos was sued and forced to pay Trump $15 million dollars.
I hope you have millions ready for Trump, Porky. @AOC https://t.co/bXlWwhS8zn
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 12, 2025
[h/t Fox News]
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