AOC withholds endorsement as ex-aide runs for Pelosi's San Francisco seat

Saikat Chakrabarti, a former aide to representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is running for Congress in a race linked to Nancy Pelosi's seat in San Francisco. Reports describe the interaction as a cold reception from Ocasio-Cortez toward Chakrabarti during the public moments related to his campaign.

In a separate moment, Ocasio-Cortez declined to endorse Chakrabarti when questioned by a reporter about his primary bid in San Francisco, indicating she would not back his candidacy. The episodes highlight the tension surrounding a high-profile former aide seeking elected office while remaining publicly noncommittal on endorsements.