Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez disclosed that her net worth is less than $500,000, clarifying that her sole source of income is her congressional salary. In response to skepticism about her finances, she vehemently denied any claims of wealth accumulation through kickbacks, stating that she does not own any property or trade stocks. Despite her progressive ideals being critiqued by some, many commenters on social media expressed a newfound respect for her financial integrity based on her transparency regarding her financial status and lack of outside income.
You are completely making things up. I am not even worth $1 million. Or a half million. I am one of the lowest net worth members of Congress, trade no individual stock, and take no outside income.
Ocasio-Cortez worked as a bartender and server before winning a seat in the House of Representatives, which she's held since 2019. She earns the standard congressional salary of $174,000 a year.
Several X users said they disagreed with her progressive politics but appreciated her integrity. @SpanglEdReAper wrote: 'As much as I despise her politics, I respect her integrity.'
Her financial disclosure form last year showed she had no more than $46,000 across her checking, savings, brokerage, and 401(k) accounts.
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