New York congresswoman breaks from other progressives and fully embraces DSA even while eyeing future presidential ambitions

Many likely 2028 contenders, including Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Kamala Harris, have been careful not to alienate themselves from socialists.

Ocasio-Cortez renewed her Democratic Socialists of America membership after a seven-year lapse as speculation builds over a possible 2028 presidential run.