by Rich Lowry
AOC’s time at the Munich conference was another reminder that no matter how much she is billed as a rising star, she is still callow and unserious.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) speaks during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did a star turn at the Munich Security Conference, and her appearances went about as well as you’d expect of a celebrity congresswoman who has spent five minutes thinking about foreign policy.
AOC is to strategic thinkers what Gayle King is to astronauts.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did a star turn at the Munich Security Conference, and her appearances went about as well as you’d expect of a celebrity congresswoman who has spent five minutes thinking about foreign policy.
AOC is to strategic thinkers what Gayle King is to astronauts.
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About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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