Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez gave an impassioned speech earlier today, defending her controversial opinion that 2 + 2 = 5.

Amidst cries of 'bring her down!' and 'death to math!' from her supporters, AOC continued her rant, emphasizing how useful the sum of 5 could be in everyday situations. "It's so obvious" she stated. "2 of each one can add up to 5, it's simple math!" She continued her speech in a progressively more fervent state, going on to explain the obvious 'naturalness' of the sum 5. "Whether it's 5 dollars, or 5 trips to the store, 5 slices of pizza, or 5 cats, adding up the 2 of each obviously gives the total of 5! It's just so easy to understand and yet so many seem to be seemingly turning a blind eye to it and trying to gloss over the obviousness of it." The crowd erupted in cheers and proceeded to chant