See, libs! It’s not just George Santos! The House Ethics Committee announced it will continue an investigation into the gifts and services Democratic New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received when she attended the 2021 Met Gala.
“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 (AOC’s partner) received a bowtie and shoes in advance of the event,” the 18-page report says, noting that AOC did not pay the costs of those services and goods, estimated to be in the thousands of dollars, until the Ethics Committee inquired with her office about what she received.
The committee notes Ocasio-Cortez may have violated House Rule XXV, clause 5, which states “the term ‘gift’ means a gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, forbearance, or other item having monetary value. The term includes gifts of services, training, transportation, lodging, and meals, whether provided in kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in advance, or reimbursement after the expense has been incurred.”