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Ocasio-Cortez Criticized for Mixing Charity with Campaign Funds

11/23/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faces criticism for linking her Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to reelection campaign, with critics saying donations meant for community are funneled to her campaign.
Ocasio-Cortez has run turkey fundraisers since 2019, but she solicited funds directly for her campaign.
Discrepancies in reported turkey distribution numbers raise concerns.
Critics, including former City Council members, label actions as deceptive fundraising disguised as charity and call for transparency in finances.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faces criticism for linking her Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to reelection campaign, with critics saying donations meant for community are funneled to her campaign.
Ocasio-Cortez has run turkey fundraisers since 2019, but she solicited funds directly for her campaign.
Discrepancies in reported turkey distribution numbers raise concerns.
Critics, including former City Council members, label actions as deceptive fundraising disguised as charity and call for transparency in finances.