Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addresses her past “defund the police” comments, saying rhetoric from the COVID-era would not be used the same way today. The New York Democrat also says she has not ruled out a 2028 presidential run, fueling fresh speculation about her political future. AOC faces questions over socialism, policing, the Democratic Socialists of America and her continued call to abolish ICE.

The congresswoman, who has emerged as a polling favorite to be the Democratic nominee, said she also has not ruled out a run for the Senate in 2028.

Despite the attention surrounding her potential 2028 ambitions, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the 2026 midterm elections rather than her own political future.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a progressive lawmaker in the House, has since moved away from her anti-police stance.