Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign is under scrutiny for spending nearly $19,000 on psychiatrist Dr. Brian Boyle, who specializes in controversial ketamine therapy. This revelation comes as AOC publicly condemns the reinstatement of ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Good.
The financial details are striking. AOC’s campaign raised $4.1 million in the last quarter alone, bringing the total to $28.9 million for the 2026 election cycle. However, questions arise about the ethics of using campaign funds for mental health treatment, especially when linked to someone whose expertise lies outside political campaigns.
Dr. Boyle’s practice has sparked debate—some argue that ketamine therapy lacks substantial scientific backing for widespread use in such contexts. Critics are demanding clarity from AOC’s team regarding this expenditure.
Key facts:
- AOC Community Media’s student film ‘John Wish’ won two awards at the Film Prize Junior Festival.
- The awards included the Founder’s Circle Award and Audience Choice Award for Best Movie Poster.
- AOC’s campaign raised $4.1 million last quarter alone.
- Jonathan Ross was placed on administrative leave after the shooting of Renee Good.
AOC expressed her outrage regarding Ross’s reinstatement, stating, “God forbid, every single American… is in just great danger as she was in.” This incident has reignited discussions about police accountability and the implications of such actions on community safety.
Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, has also weighed in, formally requesting confirmation that Ross has not been reassigned to work in New York State—a move that underscores the tension surrounding this case.
As public sentiment sways and scrutiny intensifies over AOC’s spending choices, Paul Kamenar stated, “AOC needs to come clean and explain to her contributors… why she spent almost $24,000 of campaign funds on a Boston psychiatrist who specializes in ketamine therapy.” The outcome of this investigation could have lasting implications for her political future.
The voting for the Audience Choice Award for ‘John Wish’ remains open until May 7—a reminder of AOC’s influence beyond politics and into cultural spaces where stories resonate deeply with audiences.