Bronx-born Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s self-described background has come into question after a revelation that she, in fact, mostly grew up in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.
The 28-year-old Democrat Congressional candidate recently defeated long-serving Rep. Joe Crowley in a stunning upset, by running on a socialist platform. She currently resides in the Bronx and has created a “girl from the Bronx” working-class image.
