When a car battery died near the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stepped in to help instead of the usual jumper cables or AAA call.
The stranded driver was Evan Hollander, aide to Rep. John Larson. Her chief of staff shared a viral photo of AOC working under the car’s hood, captioned: “When your car battery expires on the Capitol plaza, instead of calling AAA you just need @AOC.”
The post quickly gained millions of views.
Supporters praised AOC for stepping up, calling her quicker than AAA and expressing admiration. Critics mocked Hollander for not knowing how to use jumper cables and questioned the need for help.
Commenters also joked about Capitol Police officers standing by while AOC did the work, calling it a “beta male starter pack.” Some accused the scene of being staged for publicity, doubting the authenticity. Whether a genuine act or a PR stunt, the incident added to AOC’s record of viral moments that keep her in the spotlight.
