Texas Gov. Abbott Shares Viral Video of AOC Urging Black Athletes to Boycott SEC
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reposted a satirical LSU meme mocking Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she urged black athletes to boycott SEC schools and called for northern activists to mobilize in southern states.
According to Breitbart News, the Republican governor acknowledged the unusual nature of his action, stating he typically avoids sharing content from LSU Football due to interstate rivalry. However, Abbott declared this particular meme so awesome that it warranted an exception to his standard practice.
Abbott concluded his social media post with a direct challenge to the Democratic congresswoman, writing that she should bring her campaign to Texas and promising to see her on game day.
AOC’s Southern Call to Action
The controversy stems from remarks Ocasio-Cortez delivered at a May 16 rally in New York City titled “All Roads Lead to The South.” During her address, the progressive lawmaker called on activists from northern states to mobilize in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
The congresswoman framed her appeal as a response to recent Supreme Court decisions, claiming the nation was not truly democratic until the 1960s Voting Rights Act. She characterized Chief Justice John Roberts as part of what she described as a historical pattern of regression and repression in America, following the court’s ruling against racial gerrymandering.
Breitbart News reports that Ocasio-Cortez specifically urged northern states to confront southern jurisdictions, warning that authorities in those regions had awakened a sleeping giant through what she termed injustice. Her speech included explicit calls for New York residents to travel to southern states and demonstrate opposition to electoral boundary decisions.
Social Media Response
The LSU meme, which Abbott amplified, features video footage of the New York representative making her demands for college athletic boycotts. The post generated substantial reaction across social media platforms, with users expressing skepticism toward the congresswoman’s approach.
Multiple commentators questioned the practical implications and strategic wisdom of calling for athletic boycotts targeting historically significant southern institutions, particularly given the demographics and recruitment patterns of major college football programs.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between progressive lawmakers from northeastern urban centers and conservative leadership in southern and southwestern states over voting rights, judicial appointments, and cultural issues.
With information from Breitbart News
