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- Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made her first Met Gala appearance on Monday.
- She used the opportunity to send a political message.
- The back of her white, strapless gown had “Tax the Rich” written in red.
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In her first Met Gala appearance on Monday, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sent a clear message for the cameras and the celebrities in her midst: “Tax the Rich.”
The progressive Democratic wore a white, strapless dress that had the message emblazoned in red on the back.
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According to Vogue, the dress was created by Brother Vellies.
Ocasio-Cortez recently criticized Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin for urging Democrats to slow down the passage of a $3.5 trillion social spending bill, which she supports.
This year’s Met Gala comes after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s event. The theme this year is “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”
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