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Ocasio-Cortez Faces Backlash Over $2,000 Makeup Spending

3/15/2026

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced criticism for spending over $2,000 on a makeup artist.
The New York Post reported her campaign paid The Only Agency for hair and makeup during events.
Critics, including Kiersten Pels of the Republican National Committee, say it contradicts her 'tax the rich' stance.
The House Ethics Committee previously found Ocasio-Cortez violated gift rules at 2021 Met Gala.
The campaign did not comment on the allegations.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced criticism for spending over $2,000 on a makeup artist.
The New York Post reported her campaign paid The Only Agency for hair and makeup during events.
Critics, including Kiersten Pels of the Republican National Committee, say it contradicts her 'tax the rich' stance.
The House Ethics Committee previously found Ocasio-Cortez violated gift rules at 2021 Met Gala.
The campaign did not comment on the allegations.