AOC transfers $1m to Michigan candidate El-Sayed in progressive push

Progressive stalwart, who is seen as potential 2028 candidate, says she wants to combat ‘smears’ against El-Sayed.

United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has transferred $1m to support Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, in a major progressive push for the upstart politician.

Ocasio-Cortez, who has become a progressive stalwart since her surprise 20...