Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs and hasn't 'ruled out' presidential run
The popular Democratic congresswoman also said "anything was possible" when asked about a possible Senate bid.
New York Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced she plans to freeze her eggs and has shared details of the process on social media. The 36-year-old posted videos showing herself receiving an injection and explaining the procedure, before addressing questions about costs and how fertility care works within the US's "broken" medical system.
Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the importance of normalizing discussions about the process, particularly in the current political climate, where reproductive care is being denied to women. She also shared the information on Instagram, despite acknowledging the political risk involved. When asked if she would consider a presidential run in 2028, Ocasio-Cortez playfully dodged the question, stating she was focused on winning the midterms and running for Congress.
However, when pressed on the possibility of a Senate run against Chuck Schumer, she conceded that "anything was possible." The midterms are scheduled to take place in early November.
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