Fact-check: “Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has split from fiancé Riley Roberts.”
Verdict: Mostly True (75% confidence)
Multiple major outlets — including TMZ (which said it 'confirmed' the breakup), the New York Times (which said the relationship 'quietly ended some time ago,' verified by 'multiple people knowledgeable about her personal life'), and several others — report that Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts ended their engagement, with estimates ranging from roughly 18 months to two years ago. Neither Ocasio-Cortez nor Roberts has publicly confirmed or denied the split: she declined to comment when asked, and her o…
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