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Ocasio-Cortez Declines Comment on Ex-Aide's Campaign for Pelosi Seat
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated she would not comment on the congressional campaign of her former chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, who is running to replace retiring Representative Nancy Pelosi. Chakrabarti has highlighted his past work with Ocasio-Cortez in campaign materials. The response has prompted speculation about their relationship, according to reports.
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has included photos of Ocasio-Cortez in his campaign flyers and has taken credit for contributing to the Green New Deal, a policy proposal that did not pass in the House or Senate in 2019. " In another post, Chakrabarti wrote, "Having worked with AOC, I can safely say she’s one of a kind.
Don Ford, a progressive activist who volunteered on Ocasio-Cortez's 2018 campaign, noted a 2019 federal investigation into Chakrabarti related to fundraising groups he founded, Justice Democrats and Brand New Congress. The investigation involved allegations of funneling about $1 million into companies he controlled, but it closed without penalties.
Ford said, "The FEC investigated him, and it became a Republican talking point against AOC. He’s the last type of person we want in Congress. " Chakrabarti did not respond to requests for comment on Ocasio-Cortez's statement.
seat has become one of the most expensive on record. Chakrabarti, with an estimated net worth of around $200 million, has criticized other candidates for accepting corporate donations while funding his own bid.
