Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's brother publicly debunked a viral rumor falsely accusing him of fentanyl trafficking, calling it dangerous disinformation and urging people to "find something better to do."
The false claim originated from a satirical news article that alleged "Matthew Ocasio-Cortez," supposedly AOC's brother, had been arrested with $1.2 million worth of fentanyl. The misinformation quickly spread on social media, amplified by accounts with MAGA-aligned audiences, despite the fact that AOC's only brother is named Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez and has no criminal history.
