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Ocasio-Cortez Fined for Met Gala Ethics Violation

7/25/2025

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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing a financial reckoning after the House Ethics Committee ruled she violated the "Gift Rule" at the 2021 Met Gala. She must pay $2,733.28 to a Black-owned accessories brand and donate an additional $250, after accepting free admission for her fiancé and not covering the full market value of the items.

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Story summary

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing a financial reckoning after the House Ethics Committee ruled she violated the "Gift Rule" at the 2021 Met Gala. She must pay $2,733.28 to a Black-owned accessories brand and donate an additional $250, after accepting free admission for her fiancé and not covering the full market value of the items.