The truth is, Ocasio-Cortez had no desire to perform in approval of a president who fundamentally represents everything she opposes. Neither did many of her fellow congresswomen most of the night. The only time Ocasio-Cortez got up and cheered was when she joined other Democratic women in celebrating the diversity of the 116th Congress — a victory that was only possible because of the nation's choice to rebuke Trump in the 2018 midterm elections.