Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is considering a possible presidential bid in 2028 but will not make a final decision until after the 2026 midterm elections, in an interview reported by multiple outlets. In her remarks, she frames the timing as giving space to focus on the current political cycle and evaluate next steps afterward.
The reporting describes her comments as her most detailed to date about how she is thinking about a future run. CBS News pairs the interview with commentary from political figures, while The New York Times focuses more directly on the substance of what she said in the interview and how her outlook is evolving. Across the coverage, there is agreement that she did not commit to a candidacy and instead indicated her decision-making would follow the midterms.
Overall, the outlets present her statements as early-stage, conditional planning rather than an announcement, with the emphasis on when she expects to decide and how she is weighing whether to enter the presidential race in 2028.
