Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is once again in the hot seat over a mounting ethics scandal that watchdog groups say could be a serious violation of congressional rules. This time, allegations center around $4,550 in payments made for dance lessons that critics claim were covered by taxpayer dollars.
The controversy erupted after Americans for Public Trust, an anti-corruption watchdog, flagged payments Ocasio-Cortez made from her congressional budget—known as the Member Representational Allowance (MRA)—to a private dance instructor and a dance company. The New York Post reported that she allegedly funneled $3,700 to Juan D. Gonzalez and another $850 to Bombazo Dance Co Inc. for training sessions in December.
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The MRA is strictly designated for official expenses related to running a congressional office, including staff salaries, travel, rent, and office supplies. Any use of these funds for personal or campaign-related purposes is strictly prohibited.
Ocasio-Cortez, however, fired back on social media, denying any misuse of funds.
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