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Ocasio-Cortez Ordered to Repay $3,000 for Gala Mislabeling

8/5/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced backlash from the House Ethics Committee for mislabeling her partner, Riley Roberts, as a "spouse" to obtain a complimentary Met Gala ticket. The committee mandated she repay $3,000 in gifts, underscoring her inconsistent financial disclosures, despite being engaged since 2022 without a legal marriage.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced backlash from the House Ethics Committee for mislabeling her partner, Riley Roberts, as a "spouse" to obtain a complimentary Met Gala ticket. The committee mandated she repay $3,000 in gifts, underscoring her inconsistent financial disclosures, despite being engaged since 2022 without a legal marriage.