Pressley breaks with ‘squad’ and endorses Warren for president

Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren for president on Wednesday, landing the senator a powerful ally and making Pressley the only member of the liberal freshman “squad” to back a 2020 candidate other than Bernie Sanders.

Calling Warren a “bold, compassionate leader” who would “put power back in the hands of people,” Pressley said in a statement that “I am so grateful to call Elizabeth Warren a friend, a partner in good, and my Senator. I am proud to endorse her candidacy for President.”

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