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'One big united cesspool': Internet holds no hope AOC will be accountable in House Ethics investigation

Two complaints were submitted to the Office of Congressional Ethics over AOC's attendance at last year’s Met Gala

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by The House Ethics Committee, as confirmed by the congressional panel on Wednesday, December 7. The nature of the investigation was not explained. However, two complaints were submitted to the Office of Congressional Ethics over AOC's attendance at last year’s Met Gala. Known for pulling off stunts, she rocked a designer-made dress embellished with the words, "Tax the Rich." However, there was another complaint filed and the Committee has not clarified the reason for the investigation. 

The eight-member committee, while keeping the details under wrap, explained that "the Acting Chairwoman and Acting Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics have jointly decided to extend the matter regarding Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, which was transmitted to the Committee by the Office of Congressional Ethics on June 23, 2022." The complaints submitted on June 23 claim that AOC broke House rules by accepting free tickets to the event. The statement read, "The Committee notes that the mere fact of a referral or an extension, and the mandatory disclosure of such an extension and the name of the subject of the matter, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred, or reflect any judgment on behalf of the Committee."

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Ethics probes rarely lead to criminal investigations. But for lawmakers, it can lead to serious political consequences and their images. Punishments usually include censure, removal from office, permanent disqualification from holding any state position, and more. One such incident recently happened with Carolyn Maloney who was under investigation for asking for a ticket to the star-studded event. The people have reacted to this development. 

AOC under investigation by House Ethics Committee, people react

Many people are confused as to what happened and what is the origin of the investigation. One person tweeted, "Investigation? Nothing will happen. There is no accountability. It’s one big united cesspool." Another user is confident that no action will be taken and wrote, "And I’m positive if she did something unethical, nothing will be done." One more user tweeted, "Nothing will happen... That's what "investigation" stands for."

One user tweeted, "OMG! You don’t mean it! 90% of Congress should be investigated! I am sure nothing will happen, she will make them drinks while they investigate!" Another user wrote, "Is it breaking news? “does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred, or reflect any judgment on behalf of the committee.” In short someone blames AOC for violation and they will look into it, nothing more nothing less for now." Another user said, "nothing will happen of course. she is a fully assimilated politician remember."

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