Source: Fox News
Summary
A watchdog group, the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), has filed a federal election complaint against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) alleging she improperly used campaign funds to pay nearly $19,000 to Boston-based psychiatrist Dr. Brian Boyle for “leadership training and consulting.” The NLPC claims the payments were actually for personal psychiatric services provided to Ocasio-Cortez or her campaign staff. The complaint was filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) and requests an investigation into the matter.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign paid Dr. Brian Boyle, a psychiatrist specializing in treating depression, PTSD, and anxiety, $18,725 in 2025 for “leadership training and consulting.” The NLPC alleges these payments were misreported and may have been for personal psychiatric services. The complaint raises questions about the use of campaign funds for personal expenses and whether the services provided by Dr. Boyle were campaign-related or therapeutic. Ocasio-Cortez has spoken publicly about needing therapy in the past and has advocated for reviewing Schedule I drugs to promote research on their therapeutic potential.
Author: Evan Null
