AOC's Campaign Under Scrutiny for Payments to Ketamine-Therapy Specialist
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who represents parts of Queens and the Bronx, is facing scrutiny over campaign expenditures involving Dr. Brian Boyle, a psychiatrist known for his use of ketamine therapy. According to recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, Ocasio-Cortez's campaign paid $4,550 to Dr. Boyle in January, continuing a pattern of payments that totaled nearly $19,000 last year. These payments have prompted complaints to the FEC and the Office of Congressional Conduct, alleging potential violations of election and ethics rules. Dr. Boyle, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, specializes in unconventional treatments for conditions like depression and PTSD, but his expertise does not align with political campaign consulting. The campaign has described these expenses as related to 'leadership training and consulting,' raising questions about their appropriateness. Ocasio-Cortez's campaign has amassed $28.9 million for the 2026 election cycle, the largest in the House of Representatives... 
