> At a Glance
> – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined a Fox News invite, citing past on-air harassment
> – Host Jesse Watters joked in October that she wanted to sleep with Stephen Miller
> – AOC posted the street-side rejection clip to X on January 7
> – Why it matters: Highlights ongoing tensions between lawmakers and media figures over sexist commentary
A Capitol Hill sidewalk became the latest battleground in the feud between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Fox News after the congresswoman rebuffed an invitation to appear on Jesse Watters’ show, citing prior sexualized remarks.
The Viral Rejection
In footage shared January 7, a Fox producer approaches AOC outside the Capitol and says, “Jesse Watters would like to invite you on his show.”
She immediately responds, “He has sexualized and harassed me on his show.”
When the producer claims, “That’s not true,” AOC fires back:
- “He accused me of wanting to sleep with Stephen Miller.”
- “So why don’t you tell me what you think is acceptable to tell a woman?”
AOC captioned her repost: “You can either be a pervert or ask me to be on your little show. Not both. Good luck!”
October Episode Under Fire
The comment stems from October 7, 2025, when Watters and co-hosts on The Five discussed AOC’s mockery of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.
Watters joked:
> “I think AOC wants to sleep with Miller. It’s so obvious, and I’m sorry, you can’t have him.”
He then praised Miller as a “high-value man” with:
- Power and influence
- Vision to “save this republic”
- Confidence and bravery
Watters concluded, “I just gave him, like, a dating recommendation.”
Network Silence
Fox News has not replied to a request for comment, and Watters has not addressed AOC’s latest remarks on air.
Key Takeaways
- AOC publicly rejected a Fox News invite over past on-air comments
- Watters previously joked she wanted to sleep with Stephen Miller
- The clip has gone viral across social media
- Fox has yet to respond to the congresswoman’s harassment claim
The episode underscores the widening rift between media personalities and elected officials when commentary crosses into personal territory.
