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.

  • SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Bernie had more individual donations from real people than any canidate in US history.

    It was the 2nd biggest grassroots campaign in my life after obama

    Sorry you didn’t pay attention

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      6 hours ago

      I’m well aware of how Bernie turned individual donations into a funding juggernaut. But if you think a third party candidate would win in a first past the post system, then you’re the one who’s not paying attention