Ocasio-Cortez announces egg freezing and does not rule out 2028 presidential bid

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on August 8 that she is freezing her eggs. She shared the news on Instagram, showing the medicines and equipment involved. She said the decision helps her feel more in control of her life. She also wanted to show that women can make many different choices.

Ocasio-Cortez, a 36-year-old Democrat from New York, admitted that sharing personal information like this has a political cost. She said it would not change her decision to speak openly.

The following day, she told ABC News that she has not ruled out running for president in 2028. She said she feels humbled by the support she is receiving from progressive Democrats across the country.