Conservative group files ethics complaint over Ocasio-Cortez’s appearance at the Met Gala

A conservative group has filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezOcasio-Cortez defends attendance at the Met Gala amid the GOP uproar. (DN.Y.) after attending the New York Met Gala on Monday.

The American Accountability Foundation argued in its complaint that it had accepted a lavish gift of admission to the event “without having an authorized exemption.” The Tory watchdog claimed that if she bought a ticket to the event using campaign funds, she was also breaking Federal Election Commission rules.

Ocasio-Cortez’s office said in a statement to NBC News: “We are confident that we have complied with all ethical rules.”

The New York representative made headlines after arriving at the event wearing a white gown with the words “Tax the Rich” written on the back.

“When we talk about supporting working families and when we talk about having a fair tax code, that conversation often takes place between working people and the middle classes (on) the Senate,” Ocasio-Cortez said during the event while explaining her dress, according to CNN. “I think it’s time we brought all the classes into the conversation.”

The Progressive was immediately repelled by people who pointed out that the lawmaker known to defend the working class was attending an event that costs $ 35,000 per person, according to the New York Times. Tables cost between $ 200,000 and $ 300,000.

Ocasio-Cortez defended his presence in social media posts on Tuesday.

“BEFORE anyone starts going wild – New York elected officials are regularly invited to and attend the Met because of our responsibilities in overseeing our city’s cultural institutions that serve the public. I was one of many people. present, “she said in her message.

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The Hill has contacted the Congressional Ethics Office and the Ocasio-Cortez office for comment.