Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) says she has discussed whether she would stop using X, formerly known as Twitter.
During an interview with The New York Times, the New York congresswoman was asked what would lead her to leave X.
“You know, this is a conversation that I’ve had. If one monitors my use of that platform, it has fallen precipitously,” Ocasio-Cortez responded.
She added, “I think what would constitute a formal break is something that we actively discuss — whether it would require an event or if it’s just something that may one day happen.”
She also said she does not take it “lightly” that X is where she has her biggest social media following.
Additionally, the lawmaker shared she has “struggled” with the idea her continued use of X helps support it.
“It’s something that I have absolutely struggled with. I’ve certainly pulled back on my activity on the platform due to those concerns, and I do wrestle with that,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
She went on:
“Something that I’ve been focusing on a lot more is building audiences in alternative places. But, even now, when there are extraordinary events that happen, like natural disasters in the state of New York, I do think it’s important to be able to have access to a messaging platform that people may trust.”
“But it’s uncomfortable. We’ve seen the media take different approaches to this — the differences between NPR or The Washington Post or whatever it may be, contending with these same questions,” she added.
Ocasio-Cortez has repeatedly criticized X and its owner Elon Musk after he bought the company last year.
