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‘Woke 1 was crazy’ — but they still believe every bit of it

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 469 words · By Post Editorial Board
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed want you to forget all the lunatic stuff they and their buddies said a few years ago — because, you see, “Woke 1 was crazy.” That’s what the Bronx Bolshevik said on Sunday when she was asked about fellow DSA member…

Claims checked 10
Techniques found 5
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center75%
Right25%

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What happened

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed want you to forget all the lunatic stuff they and their buddies said a few years ago — because, you see, “Woke 1 was crazy.” That’s what the Bronx Bolshevik said on Sunday when she was asked about fellow DSA member…

Why it matters

Hong has a colorful (mostly deleted) Twitter feed, ranging from demands to cancel Thanksgiving to hating white people to eliminating the police.

Common ground

But AOC suggests we should overlook all these radical statements, because they emerged from the turmoil of 2020, when everybody (supposedly) drank deep from the crazy pond.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 5 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 100% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 100% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
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Slippery Slope 90% confidence
Arguing that one event will inevitably lead to extreme consequences without evidence.
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Guilt by Association 80% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “El-Sayed has lied repeatedly about his old “defund” comments (mostly wiped from his social media history), claiming they were “clickbait.””
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The provided evidence confirms Abdul El-Sayed's identity and candidacy but does not contain any information regarding him calling his 'defund' comments 'clickbait'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abdul (also transliterated as Abdal, Abdel, Abdil, Abdol, Abdool, or Abdoul; Arabic: عبد ال, ʿAbd al-) is the most frequent transliteration of the combination of the Arabic word Abd (عبد, meaning "Ser…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul
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web search NEUTRAL — Abdul El-Sayed was born on October 31, 1984, in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, to Egyptian immigrant parents. [6][7][8] His father, Mohamed, was raised in Alexandria, Egypt, and immigrated to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_El-Sayed
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web search NEUTRAL — Abdul El-Sayed is running for US Senate in Michigan to get money out of politics, put money in your pocket, and pass Medicare for All.
https://abdulforsenate.com/
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Claim 2: “House candidate Darieliza Avila Chevalier did this year.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Darializa Avila Chevalier is a Democratic candidate for the House in New York's 13th Congressional District.
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web search NEUTRAL — Darializa Avila Chevalier is a democratic socialist and candidate for the House in New York’s 13th Congressional District.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/world/americas/latin-amer…
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web search NEUTRAL — Darieliza Avila Chevalier pushes for a bold progressive vision, openly critical of establishment tactics and rhetoric, and unafraid to challenge not just right-wing opponents but the centrist status q…
https://pod.wave.co/podcast/today-explained/the-young-candid…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamdani’s endorsement exposed Avila Chevalier to a heightened wave of scrutiny that quickly exposed the candidate’s long trail of social media posts in which she attacked her own party — calling Presi…
https://nypost.com/2026/06/02/us-news/mamdani-stands-with-in…
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Claim 3: “Hasan Piker [has said] calling Oct. 7 victim reports of sexual violence “rape fantasies,” praising 9/11 as America’s just deserts or calling for the streets to run red with landlord blood.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
While the evidence provides general biographical information about Hasan Piker, none of the provided sources contain the specific quotes regarding 'rape fantasies', 9/11, or 'landlord blood'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Darializa Avila Chevalier (born 1993 or 1994), also known as DAC, is an American political candidate and community organizer. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darializa_Avila_Chevalier
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian Tyler Cohen (born January 12, 1989) is an American journalist, progressive podcast host, bestselling author, political commentator, and YouTuber. His political podcast is No Lie with Brian Tyler…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Tyler_Cohen
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Wisconsin. Democratic Milwaukee County executive David Crowley and Republican U.S. re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Wisconsin_gubernatorial_e…
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Claim 4: “El-Sayed, Michigan’s Dem nominee for US Senate”
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Wikipedia explicitly identifies Abdul El-Sayed as the Democratic nominee in the 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael J. Rogers (born June 2, 1963) is an American law enforcement officer and politician who served from 2001 to 2015 as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 8th congressional district. A member …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Rogers_(Michigan_politici…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed (born October 31, 1984) is an American politician and epidemiologist who is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan. A progressive mem…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_El-Sayed
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Michigan. Democratic former Wayne County he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_elec…
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Claim 5: “El-Sayed has recently rationalized the attempted bombing of a Michigan synagogue by mourning that “hurt people hurt people.””
CORROBORATED
Two separate web search results confirm that El-Sayed used the phrase 'hurt people hurt people' in reference to a thwarted terrorist attack at a Michigan synagogue.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, known as Abdul El-Sayed, and also known as AES, is an American politician and epidemiologist who is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 United States Senate election in Mi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_El-Sayed
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web search NEUTRAL — "Hurt people hurt people" was how El-Sayed excused that attempted terrorist attack. Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must…
https://townhall.com/news/amy-curtis/2026/08/24/el-sayed-wor…
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web search NEUTRAL — El-Sayed drew criticism earlier this year for issuing a statement after a thwarted terrorist attack at a Michigan synagogue condemning the attempt while linking it to Israel’s military action in Leban…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/07/rogers-el-sayed-mic…
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Claim 6: “Francesca Hong, running for governor of Wisconsin”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent news sources (NY Post, Flipboard) explicitly state that Francesca Hong is running for governor of Wisconsin.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Francesca Hong, the socialist Democrat running for Wisconsin governor
https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/us-news/wisconsin-socialist-fr…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A socialist Dem running for Wisconsin governor
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/us-news/wisconsin-gov-candidat…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Francesca Hong is running for governor of Wisconsin.
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/bbc-audio-global-news-podca…
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Claim 7: “Francesca Hong [has a Twitter feed] ranging from demands to cancel Thanksgiving to hating white people to eliminating the police.”
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Multiple web search results confirm reports of Hong calling to abolish Thanksgiving, the police, and making comments regarding 'old white people'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 9 April 2021, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-serving royal consort in history, died of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_funeral_of_Prince_Ph…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Francesca Hong (born November 4, 1988) is an American politician, former chef, and business owner who has represented Wisconsin's 76th Assembly district in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2021. She…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesca_Hong
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films that are scheduled for release in 2026. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on release dates, production co…
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Claim 8: “And he’s still explicitly on the 2020 “abolish ICE” bandwagon”
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Multiple cross-references from NY Post confirm that El-Sayed supports the abolition of ICE.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — El-Sayed supports abolishing ICE, Medicare for All and a billionaire wealth tax
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/opinion/gavin-newsoms-rush-to-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — El-Sayed, who wants Medicare-for-All, ICE abolished, and Israel defunded.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/us-news/chuck-schumer-tepidly-…
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Claim 9: “Mayor Zohran Mamdani got away it with last year”
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Multiple independent reports from NY Post and Flipboard refer to Zohran Mamdani as 'Mayor'.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This is the chancellor hand-picked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani
https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/opinion/proof-nycs-education-l…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — his high approval rating, the lowest murder rate “on record” and a “thriving” economy [under Mayor Zohran Mamdani]
https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/media/joe-scarborough-slams-de…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — “If I was to speak to the king, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.” — Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Wednesday
https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/opinion/the-week-in-whoppers-c…
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Claim 10: “the radical call to outlaw private health insurance and double taxes on the middle class (as it would take) to fund Medicaid . . . err, Medicare . . . for All.”
MISLEADING
The claim presents a specific political argument/prediction as a fact. While some sources mention that critics (like Joe Biden) argue it would raise taxes on the middle class, and others mention the abolition of private insurance, the 'double taxes' claim is presented as a political assertion rather than a verified economic fact.
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web search NEUTRAL — And he’s still explicitly on the 2020 “abolish ICE” bandwagon, plus the radical call to outlaw private health insurance and double taxes on the middle class (as it would take) to fund Medicaid . . . e…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/opinion/woke-1-was-crazy-but-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — How a socialist-seeming health-care policy became a rallying cry in the Democratic mainstream.Former Vice President Joe Biden, who supports more incremental health reforms, has said Medicare for All w…
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/11/why-peopl…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Who here would abolish private health insurance in favor of a government run plan?” asked MSNBC’s Lester Holt. “Just a show of hands.” Warren was quick to support the massive entitlement program. “I’…
https://hannity.com/media-room/study-funding-elizabeth-warre…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.