True Colors | How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Ended Up in Politics

True Colors is a series that paints an intimate portrait of the vivid stories of successful Hispanics living in the United States, enlightening audiences through a closer look at their beginnings, struggles, family, and close friends.
In today's episode preview, we join an intimate conversation with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and she talks about her start in politics.
Watch the full episode on Peacock, streaming now.

[EternalSelenaQuintanilla]

She is bright, passionate, quick-witted, inspirational. She is fundamentally a likeable person and I can’t wait for her to become the first U.S. female president! Thank you for being the progressive warrior that you are AOC 👊🏽🔥

[deluxeof]

This is what a true politician is supposed to be like.

[danielp]

I love her. She is a representation of what our government should've/could've been

[gavinbarnes]

Future first female president right here

[carolinavictoria]

I met Rep. AOC while I was hiking soon after parks started opening after quarantine. She was with family and although I contemplated saying hi because I didn't want to be rude, I took the possible once in a lifetime chance. Rep. Alexandria was hands down, the sweetest, most humble person "celebrity" I've met. We took a picture and my boyfriend and I noticed in the background how her family was looking at her. They radiated pure happiness and you could tell they were proud.

[peterbathum]

smart, direct, comfortable with herself and able to see a positive role for her to fill. we need more great people like her to change the nature of government back to working For the people like they are supposed to. thanks for the portrait.

[andy_h_inc]

She's easily the most inspirational political figure of this generation..

[grahamturner]

AOC is the best of what America CAN be.

[frontierflyer]

We desperately need more women like her in office.

[cpt]

Her trip to Standing Rock protests was like a religious conversion! It was like seeing the light on the road to Damascus. It was a calling to do something for those suffering injustice and the forgotten. And to save the planet for future generations!

[thehannahcollins]

She makes me cry so much, she is so inspiring

[RmcBlueSky]

Don't get me wrong, I like her but power corrupts. I do hope she stays grounded like Bernie. Well, at least she is what we need right now. She understands this new economy/environment. And yes, we need to save our planet bc with without it everything will be moot.

[RmcBlueSky]

Yeah, let's kick out some of the dinosaur out. They're getting too comfortable that they forgot who put them there in Congress. Madness: doing the same thing and expecting a different results.

[joevuzekaz]

She has shown more Character than many many politicians in America.I really trust her.

[eat_pray_porg]

She is such a strong, unwavering, intelligent and compassionate woman. She is a blessing to her office, her community and our country. #AOC

[emilymatthews]

The only people who hate her are insecure and toxic men who see a strong and independent woman who knows what she wants out of her life and is willing to make change for the better don’t @ me

[Minitaco_]

I truly admire AOC, i personally think that she is a women who is humble and knows the struggle in this economy.

[mvn_dn]

If she runs for president I will drop everything to volunteer.

[angelm.bouchard]

Ignore the polls and trolls!
Vote too big to rig!
Vote country over party!
Vote too save democracy
TRACK YOUR BALLOT!
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Biden/Harris 2020🇺🇸

[georgeanthony]

I remember following Alexandria on Twitter in Late 2017 when she had around 18, 000 followers. Fast forward to 2020 she has 9.5 million and is leading a movement. To see how far she has come, gives me hope.