The House Committee on Ethics determined in a report released Friday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) failed to comply with the House’s gifting rule as part of her appearance at the 2021 Met Gala, determining that she improperly accepted free admission to the gala for her partner and failed to pay full fair market value for some of the items she wore at the event.
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The comments overwhelmingly criticize the House Committee on Ethics for focusing on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's minor infraction involving a $3,000 dress while ignoring larger ethical concerns involving Donald Trump and other political figures. Many commenters highlight perceived... Show more
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