Key Takeaways
- False drug trafficking rumor spirals online, linking Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez to a $1.2 million fentanyl case—sparking outrage and legal threats.
- Viral post misidentifies him as “Matthew,” claiming a Coast Guard bust on Lake Superior that never happened.
- In a passionate TikTok response, Gabriel denounces the hoax, warns of real-world dangers, and demands accountability for those spreading the lie.
By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald
The brother of far-left Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has found himself at the center of a viral misinformation firestorm. Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez, 32, took to social media this week to fiercely denounce a fabricated story falsely linking him to a $1.2 million fentanyl trafficking case.
The story, which originated from a satirical article posted online and quickly gained traction on social media platforms, falsely accused a man identified as “Matthew Ocasio-Cortez” of being arrested by the U.S. Coast Guard on Lake Superior while allegedly trafficking large quantities of fentanyl—a highly addictive Schedule I controlled substance.
But there’s one glaring problem: Gabriel’s name isn’t Matthew, and no such bust ever occurred.
