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House Ethics report finds AOC ‘impermissibly accepted gifts’ related to 2021 Met Gala appearance

House Ethics report finds AOC ‘impermissibly accepted gifts’ related to 2021 Met Gala appearance

Facebook Tweet Email Link The House Ethics Committee found that Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “impermissibly accepted gifts” in connection with her 2021 appearance at the Met Gala, violating a House rule. The House “gift rule” prohibits lawmakers from knowingly accepting gifts, including favors, discounts, or services, with some exceptions. In a report released Friday, the committee said that Ocasio-Cortez “proactively …

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