AOC's Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Luxury Hotel Spending

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign is under scrutiny for spending tens of thousands of dollars on luxury hotels and a venue rental for a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico. According to a report from Fox News, her campaign expended approximately $50,000 in Puerto Rico from June to September, including $23,000 for a venue rental where she was seen dancing at the concert on August 10.

The campaign's finance report shows over $15,000 was spent on luxury hotels in San Juan and over $10,500 on meals and catering services. Notably, Ocasio-Cortez's campaign manager, Oliver Hidalgo-Wohlleben, stated that these expenses are investments in grassroots organizing and support for local causes.

This report coincides with her promotion of other socialist figures, including New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, raising questions about the appropriateness of her campaign's spending amid her advocacy for socialist ideals.

The financial details reveal that she also spent significant amounts at luxury accommodations during her Fighting Oligarchy tour with Senator Bernie Sanders, including $5,000 at Hotel Vermont and $3,000 at Arlo Williamsburg.

Ocasio-Cortez's campaign expenditures have sparked debate about the intersection of politics, luxury, and public accountability.