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Gutfeld’s 'Behind' Joke About AOC Draws Awkward Silence on The Five

The remark shifted a discussion of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Memphis accent into a sexualized quip that highlighted hosts’ public doubts about her authenticity and policy depth.

Overview

  • The exchange took place during a Fox News panel discussion about Ocasio-Cortez’s speech at a Memphis rally, where hosts debated whether she adopted a southern-sounding accent.
  • Guest co‑host Charlie Hurt called Ocasio‑Cortez a “faker” and said incidents like the accent moment would limit her political advance.
  • Host Greg Gutfeld then delivered a punchline repeatedly referencing Ocasio‑Cortez’s “behind,” which was met with largely silent or forced laughter from his co‑hosts.
  • Gutfeld followed the joke by criticizing her policy record, saying she champions ideas like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All without defending data or implementation details in debates.
  • Mediaite published the segment using video from Fox News, and there are no reported official responses or disciplinary actions in the coverage provided.