AOC was among 17 legislators arrested in a pro-abortion protest. She seemingly faked being handcuffed as she was taken away.

From New York Post. Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was roundly mocked on social media Tuesday after she put her arms behind her back to imitate being handcuffed following her arrest at a pro-abortion demonstration outside the Supreme Court.

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The Bronx and Queens Democratic lawmaker was gently escorted away by a Capitol Police officer — along with fellow city Rep. Carolyn Maloney — after blocking traffic outside the court building.

AOC kept up the charade of being restrained for a few steps before raising her fist to supporters watching from the sidewalk. She then crossed her wrists behind her back again in the faux handcuffed position.

Today, Rep. AOC was arrested along with other members of Congress outside the Supreme Court for protesting in support of abortion rights. #AbortionRightsAreHumanRights pic.twitter.com/gvj9J1o5ic

— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) July 19, 2022

The clip spread like wildfire and conservative commentators were quick to chime in….

However, she later addressed the “fake” handcuffs accusation during an informal Q & A on her Instagram.

“Republicans’ favorite hobby is to make conspiracy theories out of everything to distract you and keep you from talking about what’s actually important — which is the fact that they are trying to take away your right to bodily autonomy,” Ocasio-Cortez said while speaking to the camera in an Instagram Story. “If I was faking that, why would I intentionally fist pump somebody? It’s so silly.”

According to Capitol Police, 35 people — including 17 members of Congress — were arrested….

Following their arrests, the lawmakers were taken to a grassy area between the Supreme Court and Capitol building….

One Capitol Police officer was seen telling the members that water was on the way as they relaxed.

Several lawmakers, including Maloney, Ocasio-Cortez, Bush, and Levin took the opportunity to give interviews with members of the media.

The initial group of lawmakers and activists were released from custody at approximately 2:30 p.m., Jennifer Shutt with the States Newsroom reported— adding that Dean said they were charged with “crowding, obstructing or incommoding and need to pay a $50 fine….”

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(Excerpt from New York Post. Photo Credit: Getty Images)