Overview

• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has not confirmed or ruled out a 2028 presidential run, deflecting questions to highlight her focus on Medicaid and healthcare issues.
• A campaign-style video posted by her team, featuring the message 'We are one,' has intensified speculation about her national ambitions.
• Ocasio-Cortez has garnered significant grassroots support through the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders, drawing large crowds across the country.
• A Yale University poll places her as the second-most popular potential Democratic candidate for 2028, trailing only Kamala Harris.
• Her campaign raised a record-breaking $9.6 million in Q1 2025, further solidifying her position as a leading figure in the Democratic Party.