Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won plaudits from critics for saying her congressional salary is her only income and she doesn't trade stocks.

Summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez denied claims that she is secretly wealthy, stating she is worth less than $500,000 and doesn’t trade stocks or take corporate money.

Her financial disclosures show modest savings and student debt.

Some conservatives on X, despite opposing her politics, praised her perceived integrity.

Accusations of political corruption have surged online, partly fueled by Elon Musk.

    • null@slrpnk.net
      7·
      3 months ago

      The issue is that she isnt aware how rich she is. That’s out of touch with reality.

      Based on what?

    • null@slrpnk.net
      5·
      3 months ago

      The issue is that she isnt aware how rich she is. That’s out of touch with reality.

      Based on what, jagged_circle? Answer the question.

    • faythofdragons@slrpnk.netEnglish
      51·
      3 months ago

      I have more money than she does.

      Spoiler, that means you’re the one that’s out of touch here.