Rep. Sarah McBride Details Unique Bond with AOC Over the 'Spotlight' They've Both Faced in Congress (Exclusive)

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Rep. McBride's new documentary 'State of Firsts' features a candid conversation about their "firsts" in the House

By Greta Bjornson Published on June 7, 2025 10:00AM EDT

Rep. Sarah McBride has a strong ally in Congress in one of the House's most visible figures: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

McBride, 34, tells PEOPLE that AOC, 35, has been a source of support since she began her first term in Congress in January. McBride, who made history when she became the first openly transgender person to be elected to the House in November 2024, is the subject of the new State of Firsts documentary from director Chase Joynt, which follows her campaign for Congress.

In one scene from the documentary filmed after she won her seat as a U.S. representative from Delaware, McBride and AOC sit down in her office for a chat about "firsts." While speaking to PEOPLE ahead of State of First's Saturday June 7 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, McBride detailed her important bond with the lawmaker.

"She's definitely become a friend and someone who I have turned to for advice. She entered Congress with a profile that exceeds mine with a lot of attention," McBride says. "And you know, it wasn't always easy for her."
https://people.com/rep-sarah-mcbride-unique-bond-with-aoc-11747168

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