Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Issues Urgent Warning to the American People

In a powerful video released on Monday, February 3rd, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a stark message to the American people. In her statement, she warned of the political turbulence ahead, urging citizens to prepare for what’s to come. Her words underscored the gravity of the current moment in U.S. history.

"I am not here to sugarcoat what we are all about to collectively experience," Ocasio-Cortez began. "But I think that what we can do to prepare is build community." She emphasized that, regardless of the challenges ahead, the only viable choice is to act, to build solidarity, and to continue the fight. "We do not have a choice. Our choice is to build. Our choice is to continue to fight. Our choice is to win. Our choice is to have each other."

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Ocasio-Cortez made it clear that the stakes of the upcoming political period are immense, potentially shaping the future of the nation for generations. "We are about to enter a political period that will have consequences for the rest of our lives," she said. "We cannot give up."

The congresswoman acknowledged that the U.S. finds itself at a crossroads, with an unsettling historical precedent. "We now find ourselves in a time and history that has precedent and we find ourselves, I believe, in a time where there are, lets say peers in history of mass movements of people that mobilized to protect one another in times of fascism and authoritarianism," she stated. "And this is the era that we are poised to enter."

Her warning comes amid escalating political tensions, specifically in response to recent actions by prominent figures such as Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Ocasio-Cortez's message directly addressed the controversial developments involving the proposed end of USAID, Musk’s increasing influence over the U.S. Treasury, and the firing of judges and FBI personnel overseeing the January 6th cases.

"Our main project right now is to unite the working class in this country against a fascist agenda. Period," Ocasio-Cortez declared. She framed the moment as one of critical importance, urging Americans to come together in defense of democratic values and institutions.

Ocasio-Cortez’s video serves as a call to action, urging the public to recognize the severity of the moment and prepare for the political and social challenges ahead. With democracy at risk and authoritarian forces gaining ground, her message is clear: now is the time for unity, resistance, and collective action.

Written by RL Duran