WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an unprecedented move that has left food lovers and free speech advocates simmering, the Trump administration has officially banned Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (AOC) Hispanic cooking videos, citing concerns over their “radical seasoning agenda” and potential threat to “American food traditions.”
The Cooking Videos in Question
AOC, known for her progressive politics and social media presence, has been posting instructional Hispanic cooking videos on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Her series, titled “¡Sabor del Barrio!” and “From the Bronx to Your Kitchen: AOC’s Latinx Recipes,” teaches viewers how to make authentic tacos, empanadas, arroz con pollo, and plantains—a move that, according to the administration, could “destabilize the national food supply by promoting an overuse of cilantro.”
The Administration’s Justification
In an official statement, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany explained, “We cannot allow members of Congress to use their platforms to push divisive food content. The President believes in strong, all-American meals—like steak, burgers, and well-done steak. AOC’s cooking videos represent a direct challenge to that.”
The ban, effective immediately, blocks all federal internet access to her videos and prohibits government employees from watching AOC prepare sofrito.
Public Outrage Boils Over
Celebrity chefs and food influencers have spoken out against the move. Gordon Ramsay, in a fiery tweet, wrote: “Banning cooking videos? What’s next, making salt illegal? Absolute donkey move.”
Meanwhile, José Andrés, the renowned Spanish-American chef, declared: “This is a war on good taste. First they take away AOC’s recipes—tomorrow, they come for our paella!”
AOC’s Response: Extra Spicy
Taking to Instagram Live, AOC responded by making an extra-garlicky batch of mojo sauce, stating: “They can ban my videos, but they can’t ban flavor! Stay strong, stay seasoned, and most importantly—never let anyone tell you to undercook your rice.”
She also announced that she would take her cooking series underground, hosting “secret pop-up cooking tutorials” in undisclosed locations, with passwords hidden in progressive think pieces and climate change reports.
White House Floats “Patriotic Cooking” Alternative
In a desperate bid to counteract the rising popularity of AOC’s culinary content, the administration is reportedly considering launching a government-sponsored cooking series titled “America’s Real Recipes.”
Sources say Donald Trump Jr. is in talks to host the show, featuring recipes like “Freedom Fries,” “Well-Done Trump Steaks,” and “The Patriot Sandwich” (which is just a hot dog with ketchup).
At press time, President Trump was seen angrily shaking a bottle of ketchup at the White House chef, demanding to know why his taco bowl didn’t come with a side of fries.
