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Ocasio-Cortez Faces Criticism Over Campaign Fund Spending

3/22/2026

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent nearly $19,000 of campaign funds on Dr. Brian Boyle, labeled as leadership training and consulting.
Critics argue this use of campaign money violates federal finance laws.
Ocasio-Cortez advocates for ketamine's medical potential, but experts caution about risks such as psychosis.
In 2023 she co-sponsored a bill to study psychedelics for mental health treatment.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent nearly $19,000 of campaign funds on Dr. Brian Boyle, labeled as leadership training and consulting.
Critics argue this use of campaign money violates federal finance laws.
Ocasio-Cortez advocates for ketamine's medical potential, but experts caution about risks such as psychosis.
In 2023 she co-sponsored a bill to study psychedelics for mental health treatment.