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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Brings 'Tax The Rich' Message to New York’s Elite

The Democrat used the Met Gala — where tickets cost $35,000 each and business tycoons mingle with celebrities — to make a political statement.

AOC Wears 'Tax the Rich' Dress at New York Met Gala
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The emblazoned message on the white fabric was bold, blood red and on brand: TAX THE RICH.

Progressive Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used the Met Gala — the buzziest event in the New York glitterati calendar — to make a political statement by wearing a dress with the message splashed across the back.