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(New York, NY) – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a routine target for right-of-center media commentators. Her fiery and outspoken demeanor as a member of Congress, large social media following, and outsized influence on the Democratic Party as a whole make for an effective sparring partner. And the fact she’s good looking has never helped — both in terms of her antagonists’ interest in drawing a reaction — and in terms of her popularity.
Enter the ongoing war of words between the congresswoman known as AOC and Fox News host Jesse Watters. As recently as October 2025, Watters accused AOC of staging an inter-party “coup” in order to take out Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, so that she might become senator. Watters said AOC and her far-left progressive “squad” had effectively held the Democratic Party hostage to their whims.
Yet such tame accusations of party politics and policy disagreements can hardly amount to something worth news coverage these days. No, something more intriguing is needed. That much was achieved when Watters suggested that AOC had interest in Trump advisor Stephen Miller — and not just in terms of scheduling a debate.
“I think AOC wants to sleep with [Stephen] Miller… I’m sorry you can’t have him. Miller is the best. I know him well socially. The man is not overcompensating,” Watters asserted. That did not escape AOC’s attention. She then told a producer of Watters’ show that the host had “sexualized” her, after she was approached and asked why she refused to join “Jesse Watters Primetime” as a guest.
She told the producer: “He has sexually harassed me on his show. He has engaged in horrific, sexually exploitative… He accused me of wanting to quote-unquote sleep with Stephen Miller.” The producer denied that had happened, but Ocasio-Cortez pressed on, asserting “You can either be a pervert or ask me to be on your little show. Not both.” — before storming off.
In later comments, AOC maintained she’d never appear on Watters show. Their tension dates back years, with Watters often criticizing the congresswoman’s New York district and policies — such as in 2024 when he sent a correspondent to her Bronx rally, to highlight local residents’ frustrations. Meanwhile, AOC has accused Watters of promoting “violence against women” in past remarks, though the recent incident centers on the alleged “sexualization”.
