AOC starts process of freezing her eggs, hints at 2028 mindset: I think its badass

“Squad” Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has started the process of freezing her eggs — and is using a vlog on Instagram to give her lefty fans mundane updates such as her taking hormonal injections.Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), 36, revealed in a weekend post that she had been saving up for and contemplating the procedure for some time — hailing herself as a “badass” for taking on what tens of thousands of women have already gone through.She said she felt “empowered” to start that process now while Congress is on its August recess.“This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life,” said the prominent Big Apple leader of the Democrat Socialists of America.

“And if people want to make assumptions about my decision, let them make those assumptions.I feel empowered to make this choice.”The Bronx and Queens rep alluded to the speculation she has faced about a potential 2028 presidential run and complained that the media fails to realize that pols have other factors to consider beyond just a “craven” lust for more power.“The media will run up and ask a question like, ‘Are you going to run for this? Or are you going to run for that?’ And it is almost through this very two-dimensional, craven understanding or ambitious understanding of power,” she grumbled.

“I think a lot of us actually approach these considerations or these decisions through the larger context of our lives as whole human beings and what is happening in our lives, this whole human beings.”AOC said despite knowing that the risk of being so open could backfire on her politically, she wanted to help inform other women about their options and normalize those discussions.The New York City congresswoman noted that she had a scheduled interview Sunday on ABC News’ “This Week” and planned on taking hormonal shots in its waiting room before going on air to discuss politics.“I want you all to see that.And because women can do anything, and I think it’s bada...