Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Gustavo Gordillo says many members of the organization would be “thrilled” if Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) ran for president in 2028. Gordillo made the comments in an interview with MS NOW on Thursday. The remarks reflect the group’s views on potential future political candidates rather than an endorsement or an announcement of a candidacy by Ocasio-Cortez herself.
In the interview, Gordillo described DSA members’ reaction to the possibility of Ocasio-Cortez seeking the presidency eight years from now, signaling openness to her as a prospective national candidate. The sources do not indicate that DSA has taken formal action to draft or recruit Ocasio-Cortez, nor do they describe any plans for a 2028 campaign from her office. Ocasio-Cortez has not been reported as confirming that she will run for president in 2028.
