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.

  • jagged_circle@feddit.nlEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    She isnt richer than me. I have more money than she does.

    I dont care if someone has money. That doesn’t make you a bad person. The issue is that she isnt aware how rich she is. That’s out of touch with reality.

    • null@slrpnk.net
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      2 hours 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.

    • null@slrpnk.net
      4·
      3 hours ago

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

      Based on what?