Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., isn’t ruling out a future run for the White House — and while she hasn’t officially announced anything, her recent media appearances and campaign-style events suggest the far-left congresswoman is laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid.

When Fox News Digital pressed her about a viral video that sparked speculation about a potential run, Ocasio-Cortez deflected with a political talking point: “I think what people should be most concerned about is the fact that Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid right now, and people’s healthcare is in danger.”

In reality, President Donald J. Trump and congressional Republicans have been clear — they’re not cutting Medicaid or Medicare benefits. Their efforts have focused on cutting waste, fraud, and abuse within the bloated entitlement system, including widespread inefficiencies exposed by Elon Musk’s DOGE team.

But Ocasio-Cortez doubled down, insisting the current moment “isn’t about campaigns” but instead about vague claims of injustice. “We’re getting 2-year-olds that are getting deported into cells in Honduras,” she declared — a statement utterly detached from the truth. No U.S. policy under President Trump’s administration involves deporting toddlers into foreign prison cells. It’s political theater — not fact.

As the congresswoman campaigns alongside socialist Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on their national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, speculation continues to grow. Last week, Ocasio-Cortez’s team released a video on X declaring “We are one,” showing her onstage in Idaho — far outside her Bronx district — delivering lines with clear national messaging.

“I’m a girl from the Bronx,” she told a cheering crowd. “To be welcomed here in this state… this is what this country is all about.”

The video prompted widespread speculation from left-wing commentators and political strategists. FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver recently selected Ocasio-Cortez as his top pick for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, saying she has “broad appeal” within the party. His colleague Galen Druke echoed the sentiment, despite her radical record and fiery rhetoric that has alienated large swaths of working-class voters.

Fox News noted that political reporter Eric Daugherty called it early: “Get ready America. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will almost undoubtedly run for president in 2028.”

Polling out of New York shows a potential power shift brewing. A Siena College survey from April 14–16 showed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s favorability rating sinking to 39%, while Ocasio-Cortez’s rose to 47% — a notable jump fueled by the left’s dissatisfaction with establishment Democrats.

That sentiment boiled over in March when Schumer backed President Trump’s budget deal to prevent a government shutdown. Outraged progressive activists blasted the Senate leader, with some Democrats threatening boycotts and primary challenges.

Meanwhile, left-wing PACs like David Hogg’s “Leaders We Deserve” are clashing with the Democratic National Committee after pouring $20 million into trying to elect younger radicals to safe blue districts — many of whom mirror Ocasio-Cortez’s hardline ideology.

Financially, AOC is gearing up for something big. Her campaign raked in a staggering $9.6 million in just three months, a historic haul for a House Democrat. According to her team, the donations came from over 266,000 individuals, with an average contribution of just $21 — a textbook Bernie-style populist strategy.

“I cannot convey enough how grateful I am to the millions of people supporting us with your time, resources, & energy,” she posted on social media.

But while the dollars and digital hype pile up, so do the red flags. AOC’s message is increasingly filled with emotional appeals, misleading claims, and a total disregard for the law-and-order priorities being restored under President Trump’s leadership.