A conservative group filed an ethical complaint against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Ocasio-Cortez defends attendance at Met Gala amid GOP disruption Business groups feel push to reduce democratic priorities Maloney calls for equal rights for women in Met Gala dress MORE (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 a permitted exemption.” The Conservative watchdog claimed that if he bought a ticket to the event with campaign funds, he also breached the rules of the Federal Electoral Commission.
The Ocasio-Cortez office said in a statement to NBC News, “We are confident that we comply with all ethical standards.”
The New York rep made headlines after arriving at the event in a white dress 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, this conversation is often taking place between working and middle class people (on the) floor of the senate,” Ocasio-Cortez said during the ‘act while explaining his attire, according to CNN. “I think it’s time we brought all the classes into the conversation.”
The Progressive immediately received the backlash from people who noted that the legislature known for advocating for the working class was attending an event that cost $ 35,000 per person, according to the New York Times. The tables range from $ 200,000 to $ 300,000.
Ocasio-Cortez defended his attendance at social media posts on Tuesday.
“BEFORE anyone starts to get out: New York elected officials are regularly invited to attend the Met because of our responsibilities in overseeing the city’s cultural institutions that serve the public. I was a of the attendees, ”he said in his message.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney
Carolyn MaloneyOcasio-Cortez defends attendance at Met Gala amid the uproar of the GOP, Maloney calls for equal rights for women in Met dress. Report The Hill’s 12:30 – Presented by Facebook. (D) also attended the event.
The Hill has contacted the Congressional Ethics Office and the Ocasio-Cortez office for comment.