Social media explodes after ‘cringe’ TikTok video of AOC, House Dems goes viral
Democrats on social media faced backlash from conservatives after a viral video emerged showing several elected officials participating in a “choose your fighter” parody. The video, shared by influencer Jessica Woo, featured Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett, Lauren Underwood, Katherine Clark, Judy Chu, and Susie Lee.
In the video, the congresswomen were depicted as video game characters, jumping up and down in a fighting position with attributes highlighting their accomplishments. However, the video was met with ridicule from conservatives on social media, who compared the Democrats’ actions to the recent State of the Union address where they were criticized for their behavior.
The White House rapid response social media account commented on the video, calling it the “Democrats Not Be Cringe Challenge” and labeling it as “Level: Impossible.” Fox News contributor Joe Concha expressed his disbelief at the Democrats’ actions, while conservative commentator Ryan James Girdusky questioned why no one had advised them to stop.
Criticism continued to pour in from various conservative figures, with American Majority CEO Ned Ryun calling the video “lamer” and GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene highlighting the Democrats’ behavior during President Trump’s address to Congress. Former Trump campaign senior advisor Tim Murtaugh questioned the Democrats’ advisors, and GOP Rep. Virginia Foxx suggested that their actions were a reason why they were not in the majority.
Despite the backlash, communications strategist Erica Knight expressed confidence in the GOP’s ability to retain control of the House in 2026. The controversy surrounding the video prompted Fox News Digital to reach out to all six House Democrats for comment.
In conclusion, the viral video showcasing Democratic representatives in a “choose your fighter” parody elicited strong criticism from conservatives on social media. The backlash highlighted the ongoing political divide and the different perceptions of political behavior.
