ALEXANDRIA Ocasio-Cortez, the US congresswoman in town for COP26, sent Scots wild after tweeting that she had finally got her hands on Irn-Bru - and that seems to be thanks to the First Minister.
Posting on Instagram, Ocasio-Cortez, known as AOC, had said she wanted to try the famous fizzy drink while in Scotland.
She also said she wanted to “touch Harris tweed and see a castle".
Taking to Twitter later, the American Democrat wrote: “I finally got a hold of some Irn-Bru.”
The news sent Scottish social media into a frenzy, with writer Val McDermid joking: "A life-changing moment! Will you be seeking political asylum?"
A life-changing moment! Will you be seeking political asylum?
— Val McDermid (@valmcdermid) November 10, 2021
Others suggested some more Scots specialties, including a deep-fried Mars Bar or a Tunnock's tea cake.
It’s not a trip to Scotland without trying a Tunnocks though!🥵 pic.twitter.com/SjCSNwXr2G
— CJ (@Jam_3192) November 10, 2021
Now, it seems it may have been the First Minister who granted AOC's wish.
Posting on Twitter, Nicola Sturgeon wrote: "Amidst all the serious business at #COP26 today, I’m pleased to also report that @AOC now has a supply of Irn-Bru."
She also shared a picture of the two together, with the drink changing hands.
🇺🇸🏴 Amidst all the serious business at #COP26 today, I’m pleased to also report that @AOC now has a supply of Irn Bru pic.twitter.com/3yhisZ9PiN
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 10, 2021
Responding to the First Minister's tweet, AOC praised Scottish hospitality.
She wrote: "Talk about Scottish hospitality! Thank you for the (very special) delivery, Madam First Minister Nicola Sturgeon - and for taking the time to speak with us today."
Talk about Scottish hospitality! 🏴
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 10, 2021
Thank you for the (very special) delivery, Madam First Minister @NicolaSturgeon - and for taking the time to speak with us today 🌎 https://t.co/YA1Za2r0j8
The US congresswoman also seems to have taken a look at The National while in Scotland, sharing one of our stories on her Instagram.
I loved gender day, can we do it every year? 😂 #COP26 pic.twitter.com/ZRvf43PcNK
— Abbi Garton-Crosbie (@agc_reports) November 10, 2021
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