- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez admitted moving apartments in New York City after sustained coverage from various news outlets of her accommodation.
- The New York Post interviewed people who used to live next to Ocasio-Cortez, who said they never see her any more, appearing to suggest that she was moving away from her roots.
- In response, Ocasio-Cortez tweeted "I still live in my hood. A spokesman said the new home is 2 blocks away from her old apartment.
- Ocasio-Cortez also criticized conservative outlets for publishing details of her home in an upscale area of Washington, DC.
- Cortez says reporting of where she lives is "reckless, irresponsible & puts people directly in danger," citing a Coast Guard lieutenant who isis accused of plotting to attack a number of high-profile Democrats including her.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez insisted that she still "lives in my hood" in response to an escalating war with right-leaning segments of the media over their scrutiny of where she chooses to live.