Former Leader of Socialist Group Remains on AOC’s Campaign Payroll Since 2018

EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT: A prominent figure within the Democratic Socialists of America has maintained a position on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign payroll since her initial Congressional run in 2018.

Frank Llewellyn, previously the director of the largest socialist organization in the United States and a founding member of its affiliated group, currently serves as the treasurer for Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign and her political action committee, Courage to Change.

According to Federal Election Commission filings reviewed by Fox News Digital, Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign has compensated Llewellyn with over $250,000 since 2018. The payments cover payroll, travel, and various administrative expenses, ranging from small stipends of $77.50 for cellphone and internet services to regular salary payments of approximately $1,281 every two weeks.

Apart from his contributions to Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign, Llewellyn holds a position on the board of the DSA Fund, a sister organization to the Democratic Socialists of America, as noted on the organization’s website.

Described as a foundation member of the Institute for Democratic Socialism, which eventually evolved into the Democratic Socialists of America Fund, Llewellyn has a history of activism within the organization since its inception in New York City. He served on its National Political Committee and acted as National Director for more than ten years.

Llewellyn retained his role as the national director from 2001 to 2011. He confirmed his status as a