AOC received a barrage of comments after inquiring about her supporters' motivations for backing both her and Trump.

In the aftermath of the election, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., received numerous responses from her supporters regarding their reasons for backing both her and President-elect Donald Trump.

One of Ocasio-Cortez's Instagram followers revealed to the New York lawmaker during a livestream on Monday that they voted for Trump, but also like Bernie Sanders, and they don't trust the establishment politicians from either party.

Ocasio-Cortez inquired about individuals who supported both Trump and her or the combination of Trump and Democrats, requesting an explanation for their choices.

Ocasio-Cortez feigned impartiality while expressing her genuine interest in understanding her followers' reasoning.

One comment stated that both individuals were outsiders compared to the rest of DC and less establishment.

You signified change, and Trump signified change. Recently, someone said that Trump sounds more like you.

In 2024, Trump is predicted to perform better in Queens and the Bronx, which are major parts of Ocasio-Cortez's district, despite losing these boroughs by nearly 24 and 45 points, respectively, in 2020.

"I voted for Trump and you, not genocide Harris. Dems need Bernie."

Ocasio-Cortez was surprised by the outcome of her election, as many of her supporters also voted for the previous president.

The lawmaker stated that she aimed to "comprehend and adjust" to the current situation, emphasizing the livestream session as a means to "delve deeper" into her supporters' emotions.

"I feel like Trump and you are both real."

One follower praised her for being brilliant and having amazing passion, stating that Trump would ensure men's voices were heard and they would receive the money they needed.

Another stated that Trump and you share a concern for the working class.

Another person said, "I feel like Trump and you are both real."

"I voted Trump and dems because he reached out to Muslims."

One follower argued that you are addressing concerns that matter to people, similar to Trump's populist approach.

The livestream session also discussed the Biden administration's approach to resolving the conflict in Gaza, with many of the lawmakers' supporters asserting that Trump would have been more effective in achieving a resolution.

One commenter stated, 'I voted for Trump and you, not genocide Harris. Dems need Bernie.'

"I know people who did this because of Gaza," added another.

"Because of Gaza," one follower plainly stated.

One commenter stated that they voted for Trump and Democrats because he made an effort to connect with Muslims.