"During a heated exchange, Ocasio-Cortez defended her identity as a 'Bronx girl' against criticisms from Trump and Republican opponents regarding her roots."
"Claims about Ocasio-Cortez's background emerged after she called for Trump’s impeachment, leading opponents to challenge her ties to the Bronx."
"Despite social media claims, Ocasio-Cortez's family moved north of the Bronx when she was five, a detail she has publicly acknowledged."
"Republican Assemblyman Matt Slater criticized Ocasio-Cortez's Bronx identity by referencing alleged images from his yearbook, questioning her authenticity."
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asserts her Bronx identity amidst challenges from political opponents who question her ties to the borough. A recent exchange with Donald Trump raised scrutiny over her claims, with a Republican Assemblyman posting alleged yearbook images from Yorktown High School. Ocasio-Cortez responded, reiterating her Bronx roots. The controversy sparked social media conversations following her call for Trump's impeachment. While the claims have circulated, Ocasio-Cortez has clarified that her family relocated north of the Bronx when she was five years old.
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