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AOC Says She Has No Regrets on Egg Freezing

8/18/2026

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U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she has no regrets about announcing her egg-freezing decision.
She said the negativity she receives stems from her being a woman, not from sharing the news.
Conservative critics have attacked her for suggesting women can “have it all” and for promoting a costly, non-guaranteed procedure.
Conservative podcaster Katie Miller praised Ocasio-Cortez, saying a woman preserving her right to have children should be celebrated.

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U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she has no regrets about announcing her egg-freezing decision.
She said the negativity she receives stems from her being a woman, not from sharing the news.
Conservative critics have attacked her for suggesting women can “have it all” and for promoting a costly, non-guaranteed procedure.
Conservative podcaster Katie Miller praised Ocasio-Cortez, saying a woman preserving her right to have children should be celebrated.