Progressive Democrats’ Fundraising Efforts Exclude Police Donations

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A joint fundraising committee supporting four progressive House Democrats has raised a record $2.35 million during the current election cycle. The committee, known as the Squad Victory Fund, is not accepting donations from the Fraternal Order of Police. This information comes from federal filings and the committee’s disclosure.

The Squad Victory Fund is endorsed by Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. The joint effort provides these lawmakers and their associated political groups with a shared platform for collecting and distributing campaign funds.

Members of Congress Tlaib, Omar, and Ocasio-Cortez are part of the ‘Squad.’ (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File; Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images)

The committee has clear rules on which contributions it will not accept. The exclusion categories include the Fraternal Order of Police, the nation’s largest police organization. Donations from corporations, federal lobbyists, and fossil fuel interests are also declined. The disclosure did not elaborate on the reason for the police group’s exclusion.

The Squad Victory Fund does not accept contributions from the Fraternal Order of Police. (Tom Brenner/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

The fund also involves four allied Political Action Committees (PACs). Contributions are generally split evenly among the eight participants, each receiving 12.5%. However, donors can specify their contributions for a particular participant.

As of the 2025-2026 election cycle, the fund has accumulated $2,351,388.02, its most significant total to date, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) summary.

By March 31, 2026, the fund had expended about $1.6 million and reported having approximately $68,000 in cash available. The committee continues operation, which means these numbers might change.

It is important to note that contributions to the committee are not tax-deductible. Amanda Macias provides coverage on the intersection of business, economics, and politics, focusing on how policy decisions impact markets, businesses, and American workers.