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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Ocasio-Cortez transfers $1 million to El-Sayed
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U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1 million from her campaign to support Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, confirming the donation in a statement and a speech in Michigan. She said she wanted to combat political attacks against him, including those focused on his Muslim faith, Egyptian heritage and support for Palestine.
WHO: U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
WHAT: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1 million from her campaign to support Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Michigan, USA
WHY: Ocasio-Cortez said she wanted to combat political attacks against El-Sayed, including attacks focused on his Muslim faith, Egyptian heritage and support for Palestine.
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