The House Office of Congressional Ethics found “substantial reason to believe” that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., violated House ethics rules when she accepted gifts in the form of tickets for the 2021 Met Gala.
"In 2021, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez was invited to and attended the Met Gala with Mr. Roberts. As part of her attendance, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez was provided with a couture dress, handbag, shoes, and jewelry. She also received hair, makeup, transportation, and ready-room services. Riley Roberts received a bowtie and shoes in advance of the event," the report states."While Rep.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during a rally for immigration provisions to be included in the Build Back Better Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7, 2021. The congresswoman told the ethics office that a determination was made in advance of the Met Gala, in conjunction with her team as well as counsel,"that she would be personally paying for the attire and services she received in connection with the Met Gala."
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