The House Ethics Committee stated Wednesday that it is investigating New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez without specifying the reason.
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The lawmaker's attendance at the 2021 Met Gala is the most significant rumour.
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Republicans focused on Ocasio-designer Cortez's "Tax the Rich" outfit, which ruffled feathers.
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Later, two ethics complaints claimed the legislator violated the House's Gift Rule by receiving complimentary gala tickets and wearing the designer outfit.
"If Ocasio-Cortez utilised campaign funds to pay for this ticket, she has also violated FEC rules on campaign funds being used for entertainment purposes,"- Thomas Jones