A viral post claims Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blamed companies like Deloitte for pollution—but the truth is more complex than it looks.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), who was quoted as saying that “rivers were on fire” because corporations were “pouring chemicals” into waterways. The viral post also mentioned Deloitte, suggesting that her statement made little sense given the company’s role as an accounting and consulting firm.

At first glance, the criticism may seem valid. But a closer continue reading …