Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to pregnancy rumors, denying that she is pregnant and attributing any appearance changes to Thanksgiving food. The rumors were fueled by conservative activist Laura Loomer's insinuations. Ocasio-Cortez has been engaged to Riley Roberts, a web designer.
Key Points
Ocasio-Cortez denies pregnancy rumors and attributes any change in appearance to Thanksgiving food
Conservative activist Laura Loomer fueled the rumors with insinuations
Ocasio-Cortez has been engaged to web designer Riley Roberts
Pros
Clarity provided by Ocasio-Cortez regarding pregnancy rumors
Highlighting the inappropriate nature of speculation about someone's personal life
Cons
Spread of rumors and misinformation by individuals like Laura Loomer