Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she will not comment on personal life amid fertility treatment video
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted a video detailing her egg-freezing procedure and declined to discuss rumors about her engagement, stating she will not comment on private matters.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted a video on Instagram showing the steps of her ongoing egg-freezing treatment, including the at-home setup and the injection process. She said the procedure is a personal choice to feel more in control of her future and noted that her government-provided health insurance does not cover the cost, which she estimated at about $8,000, with an additional $1,200 per year for storage.
When asked by a reporter about her relationship with longtime fiancé Riley Roberts, the congresswoman responded, "I don’t comment on my private life – thank you," and did not answer follow-up questions. She later indicated that her loved ones have been supportive of her decision.
Roberts, a marketing and web-development professional, has been engaged to Ocasio-Cortez since 2022. The couple has been seen together publicly, though recent speculation about the status of their relationship has circulated in media reports.
A former staff member sent flowers to Ocasio-Cortez with a note expressing well-wishes. The representative has faced public scrutiny regarding the timing of her fertility treatment and potential political ambitions, which she has dismissed as unrelated to her personal choices.