There is 'substantial reason to believe' that Rep AOC accepted 'impermissible gifts' linked to her 2021 attendance at the Met Gala.
There is"substantial reason to believe" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accepted"impermissible gifts" linked to her 2021 attendance at the Met Gala, raising the prospect that she broke House rules and possibly federal law.
The Ethics Committee announced in December that it was investigating Ocasio-Cortez, though it did not disclose the subject of its inquiry at the time. The move led to speculation, acknowledged on Thursday, that the investigation related to a complaint filed by a conservative watchdog last year questioning whether her ticket to the $35,000-a-plate gala was allowed under House rules.
The lawmaker, who has denied any wrongdoing, attracted headlines for wearing a dress emblazoned with"Tax the Rich" to the event.Lauren Hilt, a spokeswoman for Ocasio-Cortez, dismissed the idea that the congresswoman violated House rules and expressed confidence the Ethics Committee will dismiss the allegations against her.
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