AOC Likely Violated Law With Met Gala Appearance: House Ethics Office

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) likely violated ethics laws for accepting “impermissible gifts” linked to her attendance at the Met Gala in 2021.
Ocasio-Cortez “received a series of goods and services which she did not pay for until the OCE opened this review,” according to a review issued by the House Office of Congressional Ethics on Thursday (pdf). It cited her dress—which had the slogan “TAX THE RICH” written on it—hair styling, makeup, and transportation.
“Based on the foregoing information, the Board finds that there is substantial reason to believe that Rep. Ocasio-Cortez accepted impermissible gifts associated with her attendance at the Met Gala in 2021,” the review concluded, adding that the House ethics office review the matter further….}