AOC Faces Backlash Over Owning a Tesla Despite Criticizing the Company

AOC was challenged on TV about owning a Tesla instead of a union-made electric vehicle.
She claimed she bought it during the pandemic before vaccines when a Tesla seemed safest for travel.
Viewers were confused by her explanation, with some accusing her of hypocrisy.
AOC has criticized Tesla's government subsidies and got in a Twitter spat with Elon Musk.
She promised over a year ago to trade her Tesla for a union-made electric car but hasn't yet.

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Posted 9/24/2023, 7:28:09 PM