Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has come under fire for quietly removing her “she/her” pronouns from her X (formerly Twitter) bio, sparking debate over her stance on gender identity issues. Critics and commentators speculated whether this shift reflects an effort to moderate her public image after Democrats faced significant losses in the recent election. Notable voices, including conservative podcaster Matt Walsh, suggested that the backlash against gender ideology may have influenced her decision.
While some viewed this move as a response to a political climate increasingly skeptical of progressive stances on gender, others pointed out inconsistencies. Archive searches reveal that Ocasio-Cortez’s X bio hasn’t included pronouns since April, yet her Instagram bio still lists “she/her.” This has left supporters questioning whether this was a deliberate choice or simply a tech oversight.
The debate comes as gender issues take center stage in U.S. politics, with Republicans leveraging the topic to attract swing voters. The Trump campaign’s ads targeting Democratic stances on gender identity, including biological males competing in women’s sports, resonated with many voters, fueling the Republican victory. Exit polls highlighted that concerns about these policies were pivotal for swing voters who backed Trump.
Ocasio-Cortez has not publicly addressed the controversy, but the incident underscores the broader Democratic reckoning over how gender ideology played into their election losses. The congresswoman’s quiet adjustment, intentional or not, reflects the shifting dynamics in an era where cultural issues are shaping political fortunes.
