AOC’s 2021 Met Gala appearance could lead to a House investigation | USA TODAY

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Met Gala dress stunned critics, but a Congressional watchdog claims her appearance at the prestigious fashion event may have violated House rules.

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A congressional watchdog says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might have violated House rules when she received gifts associated with her attendance at a prestigious fashion event in 2021.

The Office of Congressional Ethics recommended the watchdog continue investigating an allegation against the New York Democrat “because there is substantial reason to believe that she accepted impermissible gifts” associated with the Met Gala, according to a release Thursday from the agency.

In 2021, Ocasio-Cortez attended one of the fashion world's biggest nights at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art wearing a Brother Vellies' white dress with "Tax the Rich" written in large red letters on the backside.

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10 comments

  1. How soft is this body? Jeez, would be nice to see the investigation into Afghanistan. This is one that really matters to we the people.

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