Republican Congresswoman Dons 'Let's Go Brandon' Dress to Mock Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
11:28 GMT 05.11.2021 (Updated: 13:49 GMT 05.11.2021)
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The phrase "Let's Go Brandon" has become a popular internet joke ever since an NBC reporter misinterpreted a crowd at a NASCAR race that was chanting "F**k Joe Biden". The reporter allegedly misheard the crowd and said they were yelling "Let's Go Brandon". It has since been used by demonstrators at anti-government protests and critics of the POTUS.
Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has mocked her Democratic colleague Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by circulating pictures of herself in a red dress with the message "Let's Go Brandon" emblazoned on the back in white.
Catching up w friends @ Mar a lago @DiamondandSilk @RepBoebert @laurenboebert pic.twitter.com/tydrkEF7eB
— T.W. Shannon (@TWShannon) November 5, 2021
The outfit is a clear dig at Ms Ocasio-Cortez, commonly known by her initials AOC, who wore a white dress to this year's Met Gala - an exclusive annual event to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute - bearing the slogan "Tax The Rich" in red.
The medium is the message. pic.twitter.com/b4Ssr6HkYR
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 14, 2021
The Democrat inspired criticism from social media users as well as lawmakers on both sides of the political divide who accused her of hypocrisy, noting that she attended the event in an expensive dress, sporting costly jewelry and that tickets for the Met Gala run to the tens of thousands of dollars.
GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, who is a representative for Colorado's third congressional district, also posted a picture of herself in a "Let's Go Brandon" dress standing next to former President Donald Trump. The official photoshopped herself into the picture and captioned it with the words: "It's not a phrase, it's a movement".
GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, who is a representative for Colorado's third congressional district, also posted a picture of herself in a "Let's Go Brandon" dress standing next to former President Donald Trump. The official photoshopped herself into the picture and captioned it with the words: "It's not a phrase, it's a movement".
It’s not a phrase, it’s a movement! #LGB pic.twitter.com/MpeKAEVfWB
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) November 5, 2021
From ordinary people at sporting events to demonstrators at protests and even lawmakers, the phrase "Let's Go Brandon" has become a popular slogan. It took off after an NBC reporter misinterpreted a crowd at a NASCAR race that was chanting "F**k Joe Biden".
Critics of the president frequently use it to display their discontent with his policies. Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently tweeted the slogan in a post about rising prices in the United States.
Critics of the president frequently use it to display their discontent with his policies. Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently tweeted the slogan in a post about rising prices in the United States.
Let’s Go Brandon!#BidenInflation is an immoral tax on low and middle income families. pic.twitter.com/0tpQN89Kos
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 17, 2021
Senator Ted Cruz was also recently filmed using the phrase…
@tedcruz getting in on some
— Veteran Wayne (@Gottabfishin) October 17, 2021
“Let’s go Brandon!” 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂 pic.twitter.com/EMYuXmUDTw
… and Jeffrey Duncan, the Republican representative from South Carolina's third congressional district, wore a mask with the slogan for a session at the US House of Representatives earlier this month.
Pelosi’s Mask Mandate:
— 🇺🇸Robert.N🇺🇸 (@Rob_Noorollah) October 31, 2021
Republican Congressman Jeff Duncan Nukes the Democrats in the House by Wearing ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Mask to Floor Vote. pic.twitter.com/TKW59ZKLYX
