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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isabel Keane

What Laura Loomer said about AOC’s appearance during NYC’s Puerto Rico Day

Laura Loomer AOC NYC
  • Far-right activist Laura Loomer faced backlash for a social media post "body shaming" Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC).
  • Loomer claimed AOC had gained at least 50 pounds since entering Congress, commenting on a video of AOC in a red dress at New York City’s Puerto Rican Day Parade.
  • Social media users criticized Loomer's comments, with one calling out the body shaming as "disgusting."
  • Internet users responded by mocking Loomer's appearance, with some digging up photos of her in a similar red dress. doc
  • One user also suggested Loomer seek therapy, criticizing her behaviour as unkind.

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Laura Loomer faces internet backlash after ‘body shaming’ AOC during NYC’s Puerto Rican day

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