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AOC: Vandalism, Fundraising Wins, Met Gala Probe | Biography Flash

AOC: Vandalism, Fundraising Wins, Met Gala Probe | Biography Flash

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Alexandria Ocasio Cortez has dominated headlines over the past few days with a mix of legislation, controversy, and activism that could prove pivotal to her long-term legacy. Most dramatically, her Bronx campaign office was vandalized just this week with accusations regarding her stance on Israel following her vote against a Republican amendment to the defense spending bill on Iron Dome funding, a choice that has brought both vocal support and fierce backlash. As reported by AOL, she’s received multiple death threats alongside this vandalism, with her team ramping up security measures. She’s doubling down publicly, posting on X and Instagram that criticisms mischaracterize her position, clarifying her opposition to military aid supporting offensive operations in Gaza, and defending her vote as one aimed at ending humanitarian suffering. Politico and local news outlets report NY police are investigating the vandalism but no arrests have been made, and her social feeds are filled with screenshots of her congressional votes and receipts.

On Capitol Hill, AOC is making legislative moves. She—along with Ted Lieu and Ayanna Pressley—just reintroduced a bill targeting workplace sexual harassment and discrimination, the Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act, signaling her continued push for labor reform and progressive workplace standards. Recent filings also show she maintains extraordinary fundraising momentum, disclosing $5.7 million raised in Q2—almost all from individual donors—and holding nearly $10 million cash on hand, according to Quiver Quantitative. That places her among Congress’s top fundraisers, reinforcing her staying power and influence.

But scrutiny isn’t limited to new controversies. The House Ethics Committee has renewed its inquiry into AOC’s famous 2021 Met Gala appearance, a saga with recurring political ripples. As Grant's Pass Tribune notes, renewed investigation centers on questions about gifts and disclosures—a persistent subplot in her biography.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Socialists of America, at their recent convention, debated a resolution to censure AOC for allegedly betraying the Palestinian cause and supporting Democratic establishment positions. Though the resolution wasn’t brought to a vote, City & State New York describes persistent tensions in her relationship with DSA’s national leadership, setting up future intra-left drama that could impact her coalition.

On social media, she remains a force. With over 9.2 million Instagram followers and a strong engagement rate—per HypeAuditor, she ranks among the top political influencer accounts in the U.S.—she continues to reach millions on topics ranging from policy debates and political activism to direct responses to critics.

AOC’s media persona is equally active. Her recent YouTube response to Donald Trump’s proposed DC policies drew sharp distinctions in urban policy and policing, conveying her characteristic blend of critique and advocacy.

No major confirmed business activities have surfaced in the past 24 hours, and satirical posts targeting her are circulating as usual—Snopes flags several as fake, so beware of misinformation.

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